Major drug operation, former Minister Astrit Haraqija arrested

The former Kosovo minister, Astrit Haraqi, is among the persons arrested under the code-named police operation issue, which took place on November 14th 2026 in the Pristina region.

News of his arrest has confirmed his lawyer Korab Bocshi’s Gazeta Insander, who has announced that Harakia has been interviewed by Kosovo Police.

According to the lawyer, his client has been questioned over allegations of criminal acts linked to smuggling narcotics.

Astrin was arrested last night. He was interviewed. I wouldn’t go into the investigation, but it’s connected to some acts of narcotics smuggling. He’s been asked about some people, like this guy as a public figure knows them, some people don’t know them, Bocshi said.

He has also made it known that police have raided Harkia’s apartment, but according to him, nothing incriminating has been found during the raids that relates to the work they suspect.

The lawyer has confirmed that the 48-hour ban has been requested against his client, while he has filed a complaint with the judge regarding the decision.

They’ve raided his apartment, made raids, but found nothing incriminating about this criminal act.

Investigations within operation are continuing.

Source Layer: Insander