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| Two Albanian police officers while arresting the thief while he was asleep in bed, source: screenshot of State Police video |
The police operation codenamed "Triangle," aimed at tackling a series of criminal thefts, has concluded successfully. Authorities have identified, apprehended, and detained three individuals responsible for three thefts and one attempted theft that occurred during October, targeting businesses and a residence.
One of the apprehended individuals had a prior conviction for armed robbery and violence during a jewelry store heist in Vlorë, and during the arrest, he was found in possession of a quantity of cocaine.
The operation resulted in the seizure of stolen money and items, a vehicle rented by the perpetrators to facilitate their crimes, as well as a quantity of cocaine.
The complex and thorough investigative efforts conducted to solve the previous thefts were led by specialists from the Crime Investigation Division of the Fier Police Commissariat. These specialists collaborated closely with the police services in Mallakastër, Vlorë, and the specialized unit "Shqiponja" from the Vlorë Regional Police Directorate.
The operation has led to the apprehension of the following individuals:
M. K., a 20-year-old resident of Vlorë, was previously convicted for armed robbery and violence during a jewelry store heist in Vlorë. He was found in possession of a quantity of cocaine at the time of his arrest.
G. V., a 19-year-old resident of Vlorë.
A 16-year-old resident of Vlorë.
Through investigative efforts, it was determined that these individuals, in collaboration with each other, committed the following crimes:
On October 12, 2023, they stole a sum of money and cell phones from a repair shop in Ballsh.
On October 13, 2023, they attempted to rob the residence of citizen A. Y. in the village of Varibob.
On October 31, 2023, they stole a sum of money from a store in Ballsh.
On October 31, 2023, they stole a sum of money and several security cameras from a business in the village of Cakran.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to document any additional thefts that may have been committed by these individuals.