Italian Police have broken up two criminal organizations run by Albanians, who were involved in international drug trafficking, weapons and robbery. 22 Albanians are arrested today by Italians. Their base was in Lazio, while the operation is conducted in several cities.
During investigation, Police seized 350 kg of marijuana, 500 grams of cocaine and two guns. A hundred police officers participated in the operation. The Criminal groups preferred locations are the hinterland, especially in areas with high density of foreigners.
Today's operation was codenamed "Ça bon 2" and is a continuation of the first operation codenamed "Ça bon", in January 2014, where five Albanians were arrested for the import of 800 kg of marijuana hidden inside a block giant rock.The first criminal group was dealing with drug traffic. Marijuana was introduced by Albania in large quantities and then in Italy the drug were placed in garages or warehouses. Each member of these organizations had a role to play.
The other group dealt with extortion and gjobëvënie. If property owners did not give the Albanians what they wanted brutally raped.