44-year-old drug suspect arrested in Tirana to be extradited to Australia

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2025-03-13 12:20:00 | Kronikë

Police in Tirana have arrested a 44-year-old man, who is internationally wanted by Australian authorities.

As part of the operation codenamed "Continent", Korab Halilaj was detained, who is accused of criminal activity in the field of narcotics.

"As a result of cooperation with Australian counterparts, through Interpol Tirana, and well-organized operational work, the Special Operations Force, in cooperation with the Narcotics Investigation Section, during operation "Continent", located and arrested citizen KH, 44 years old, resident of Tirana. He was wanted internationally, because the Court of New South Wales, Australia, has assigned him the security measure "Arrest in prison", for violating the narcotics law", the police statement said.

Meanwhile, Interpol Tirana is cooperating with its counterparts to finalize the extradition procedure for the 44-year-old. (A2 Televizion)

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