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Group of Albanians in Italy busted, 11 arrested and 7 wanted. How drug trafficking worked
2025-07-17 23:00:17 / AKTUALITET
Italian police have cracked down on a group of Albanians accused of drug trafficking. As a result of Operation "Djali", which began in October last year, 11 Albanians were arrested this morning, while 7 others are wanted.
Italian media report that those arrested are accused, to varying degrees, of crimes of drug trafficking, production and cultivation, as well as theft of electricity.
The investigation, through wiretaps and public surveillance, uncovered three different criminal groups involved in drug trafficking in the Braidese area of Turin.
Two of the groups were involved in the retail trafficking of cocaine, especially in the Braidese area, using the “djali” technique (which means boy in Albanian), that is, recruiting young Albanian boys aged 20 to 25. The unsuspecting young men, brought to Italy on 90-day tourist visas, were then employed by the criminal organization as sellers, receiving a monthly “salary” of approximately 3,000 euros plus accommodation and food. After 90 days, the organization repatriated the young men, who were then replaced by other Albanians, also on tourist visas, in a continuous rotation.
This circulation mechanism, consolidated over the years, facilitated impunity for individuals who, if not identified, disappeared as soon as they returned home. The Carabinieri estimate that the market generated daily income of over a thousand euros, income which was then sent to Albania through couriers specialized in transporting people between Italy and Albania.
While the third group specialized in the cultivation of cannabis sativa indoors, with active plantations in various locations in northern Italy and capable of generating millions of euros in profits. During the various stages of the investigation, the Carabinieri discovered extensive hidden cultivations, recovering more than a ton of narcotic substance (both pre-packaged marijuana and cannabis sativa plants). The estimated retail value is approximately one and a half million euros.
The members of the criminal gang had been active in the sector for decades and used advanced technology and equipment, so much so that their “colleagues” in other gangs considered them true professionals. They were called in for “consultations” and collaboration to recreate the best habitat for plant growth and flower development.
During the operation and house searches, 800 grams of cocaine and 15,000 euros in cash were also found.
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