Former Culture Minister Astrit Haraqi, reportedly has been arrested Saturday evening, within the framework of an anti-drug operation by the Kosovo Police codenamed issue.
It is reported that Harakia has been arrested along with five other people, under suspicion of involvement in an organised narcotics trafficking group.
The alleged criminal group, part of which was reportedly the former minister, allegedly dealt with trafficking and distribution of narcotics substances of the type of cocaine.
During the operation, Kosovo Police have reported that 1.6kg of cocaine, worth possible in the market of about 111 thousand euros, have been seized.
According to the police, the operation was the result of a long-standing investigation conducted through specific investigative measures, which allegedly made the operation of an organised structure group and clear hierarchical levels.
So far, it is about suspicion and arrests, while the criminal responsibility of the suspects must be proven by the justice organs.
Source Layer: Signal