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Kronike2026-07-04 13:18:00

46 kg of cannabis in suitcase from Canada in Tirana, 1 arrested; 2 women also suffer

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46 kg of cannabis in suitcase from Canada in Tirana, 1 arrested; 2 women also
46 kg of cannabis in suitcases from Canada to Tirana

Kristian Gjoni has been arrested, while two women have been criminally prosecuted at large, following the seizure of 46 kilograms of cannabis at Rinas International Airport.

The narcotics were discovered on July 3 in two suitcases arriving from Canada. According to police, the cannabis was in the form of gelatin, divided into 89 packages, with an estimated street value of around 250,000 euros.

Kristian Gjoni, 34 years old, was arrested, while A. Gj., 31 years old, and L. Sh., 40 years old, were released.

According to the police, the operation was carried out in cooperation with the Rinas Police Commissariat and customs authorities, following information obtained through operational channels, leading to the discovery of the suspected narcotics shipment.

Investigations continue to identify other individuals who may have been involved in this suspected case of international drug trafficking from Canada to Albania.

"As a result of investigations and rapid operational actions, carried out on the basis of information obtained operationally, specialists of the Narcotics Investigation Section, in cooperation with the services of the Rinas Police Commissariat and the Customs Authorities, finalized the police operation codenamed "Suitcases", cracking down on a case of international trafficking of narcotics from Canada to Albania.

During the operation, two suitcases were found, inside which were 89 sealed packages of suspected cannabis sativa narcotics, in the form of gelatin, with a total weight of about 46 kilograms, with a market value of about 250,000 euros.

As part of this operation, K. Gj., 34 years old, was arrested in flagrante delicto, and A. Gj., 31 years old, and L. Sh., 40 years old, were criminally prosecuted while at large.

"Investigations are ongoing, using special investigative methods, to identify and hold accountable other citizens who may be involved in this criminal activity. The procedural materials were referred to the Prosecutor's Office for further action," the police announced.

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