The broad anti-drug operation, code-named “Heantia,” conducted on November 14th in the Pristina region, has put six people suspected of involvement in an organised group of trafficking and distribution of cocaine, including former Minister Astrit Haraqija.
According to signal Gazette sources, the people arrested under this action are: Astrit Haraqija, Jeton Stanovci (42-year-old), Albana Xhemajli-Ramadani (26-year-old), Alban Maloku (30-year-old), Gezim Feka (38-year-old), and Baftije Feka, who was originally on the run. All suspects, with the prosecution’s decision, have been detained for 48 hours, while another person has been released in regular procedure.
What was seized during the raids?
During the raids conducted by Kosovo Police, wealth and witness material, worth a total of about 301 thousand euros, including:
Narcotics and weapons: About 1.6kg of cocaine, a firearms, ammunition and suspected equipment for dealing drugs;
Luxury cars: Mercedes-Maybach, Mercedes G LE, Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen Tiguan;
Money and valuables: About 16 thousand euros of cash, luxury clocks of Rolex and Frankk Mueller, as well as phones and other electronic devices.
Although the concrete role of each of the suspects has not yet been made public by the investigative bodies, the signal’s sources suggest that during the raid on the home of former Minister Astrit Haraqi has not been found any narcotics or incriminating item, in addition to the seven thousand euros available.
The bow has flatly denied any involvement in alleged criminal activity. According to information provided by the editorials, he has shown full cooperation with investigators, making his telephone passwords available. He has admitted to having long-term recognition and friendship with one of those arrested, but has denied any association with trafficking or distribution of narcotics.
Defence response: The seized money is children’s savings.
In a proposal for the Signal Journal, Haraqi’s lawyer, Korab Bocshi, said his client had not been communicated with the concrete reason for the ban at the moment of arrest and that he has filed complaints against the 48-hour detention measure.
My client is a public figure and may have had the opportunity to meet with one of the persons involved in this case, but he directly denies communication and connections with this criminal act, Bocshi said, adding that the sequentised monetary means are the savings of children and family, which will be witnessed by corresponding documentation.
Investigations by justice bodies are continuing intensively for the complete dawn of the case, while all suspects enjoy presumption of innocence.
The arrested persons are considered innocent until their guiltyness is proven by court rulings of formal form.
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Source Layer: Signal