The annual number of final convictions on organised crime

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  The annual number of final convictions on organised crime.
  

From the State Police, during 2014, regarding the criminal offence of “Criminal proceeds of crime or criminal activity”, Article 287 of the Criminal Code in total, there have been identified: 205 cases with 265 offenders.

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  94 Cases
  
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  8,488 kg of cannabis sativa;
  
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  29 kg of heroine;
  
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  111g of cocaine;
  

  

Statistics on investigations and convictions on Traffic of Human Beings:

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  Data on investigations:
  

The State Police has referred in total 54 cases for THB, 2 cases more compared to 2013:

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  9 cases for “Trafficking in minors” Art. 128/b of CC; and
  
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  45 cases for “Trafficking in persons” Art. 110/a of CC.
  

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  Data on convictions for 2014
  

During 2014, 11 new cases were tried by the Serious Crimes Court of First Instance (SCFI) compared to no cases in 2013 for THB.

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  5 cases for the offense of “Trafficking of adult persons” – Art. 110/a/4 of CC
  
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  1 case for the offense of “Trafficking of adult persons” – Art. 110/a/2 of CC
  
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  4 cases for the offense of “Trafficking of minors” – Art. 128/b/3 of CC
  
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  1 case for the offense of “Trafficking of minors” – Art. 128/b/1 of CC
  

Whilst 3 cases were carried over from previous years, out of which:

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  1 case for “Trafficking of adult persons” – Art. 110/a of CC
  
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  1 case for “Trafficking of women” – Art. 114/b/3 of CC
  
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  1 case for “Exploitation of prostitution under aggravating circumstances”- Art. 114/a/5 of CC, which was overturned by court of appeals.
  

During 2014, in total 9 defendants were convicted for THB and other crimes related to THB, of whom 2 defendants were convicted for 2 crimes at the same time, 1 person for exploitation of prostitution under aggravating circumstances and trafficking of minors with 11 years and 4 months of imprisonment, and 1 person for trafficking of adult persons and trafficking of minors convicted with 12 -years of imprisonment. Whilst, for 1 other defendant charged with trafficking of minors cases is still under trial.

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  2 operations, on behalf of Egypt and Italy, for the capture of 2 internationally declared wanted persons for terrorism;
  
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  1 operation against groups intending to commit terrorist acts, where 5 people were detained / arrested and 2 others were declared wanted.
  

Given the current situation and, the growing concerns of the recruitment of the Albanian citizens who engage in military formations or groups of armed units in several countries in conflict, the Ministry of Internal Affairs proposed introduction of several new offenses in the Criminal Code.

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  Participation in military actions in one foreign country, Article 265 / a.
  
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  Organization for the participation in military actions in one foreign country, Article 265 / b
  
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  Call for participation in violent military action in one foreign country, article 265 / c.
  

By order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs No. 548/7 dated 17.10.2014 Antiterrorism Directorate was created. It tasks include:

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  Increasing the capacity of human resources and logistical means;
  
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  Defining the work object based on the trends, object of the work of anti-terror structures
  
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  Cooperation with SIS, through a coordinator
  
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  Qualified staff in the fight against terrorism.
  

The mission of this structure is to decrease at lowest levels the risk of terrorism related to the country and its interest, by providing the improvement of the security elements and to build trust in the community on preventive measures against the terrorist acts.

During this period the following took place:

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  31 operations with the use of special investigative techniques.
  
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  21 criminal groups dealing with distribution and trafficking of narcotics (a total of 97 persons prosecuted) were dismantled;
  
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  20 operations involving various forms of international cooperation (with Italy, Greece, Kosovo, Germany, Switzerland).
  

One of the most important operations is the codenamed “Xibraka”, took place in January 2015 (in cooperation with German authorities). As a result 19.4 kg of pure cocaine, 97.6 kg of mixed cocaine, 321950 EURO as well as firearms were seized.

During the period January -31 March 2015, the following measures were taken:

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  General Director of the State Police adopted the Action Plan No. 1535, dated 09.03.2015, "On the prevention and fight against the criminal activity of cultivation of narcotics during the Year 2015";
  
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  Telegram No. 11584, dated 09.03.2015 “On greenhouses controls for the prevention of the cultivation of the narcotics plants cannabis sativa” was sent to the Regional Police Directorates;
  
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  Note No. 1625/1, dated 23.03.2015 “On the initiation of the operational measures on the control of greenhouses for the cultivation of narcotic plants” was sent to the Regional Police Directorates.
  

Also:

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  1,780 greenhouses in national level were controlled;
  
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  4 self-awareness activities were carried out;
  
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  559 police employees were engaged on service;
  
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  2 police operations were implemented.
  

The cooperation of the General Prosecution Office and the Interpol National Central Office Tirana was particularly fruitful, in relation to operations focusing the prevention of crimes against life and health, as well as the capture of criminal organizations dealing with drug trafficking and exploitation of prostitution.

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