According to a report published by the Italian TV channel Rai3, cannabis cultivation in Albania has increased significantly this year. Italian media refer to photos provided by police during a helicopter control action showing parcels planted with narcotic plants in mountainous areas.
According to this police report, cannabis cultivation has increased by 1200% compared to a year ago. Contrary to what was stated by the Albanian police in 2014, for the elimination of any parcel, the reality speaks differently in the material published by Rai3.
The Prime Minister, the Minister of Interior and the State Police have reacted to this news, completely denying the news.
“Last night's news on RAI 3 about the alleged 12-fold increase in cannabis cultivation in Albania is a journalistic shame, with no connection to reality monitored and certified by the Guardia di Finanza itself! I wish for our excellent partners to tell the truth for themselves without wasting time!” Writes Rama.
"On behalf of all our troops engaged in this battle of the state and law against anti-state and anti-law, we express our deep regret and legitimate indignation over the fake news broadcast last night by the prestigious Italian TV channel RAI3, where misinformation on cannabis cultivation in Albania was scandalous,” Albanian Police said in their response.