Important agreement enters into force with Spain, State Police in extraordinary conference (VIDEO-LIVE)

The extradition agreement with Spain enters into force. Spanish and Albanian police have signed an extradition agreement.

A joint conference between the State Police and the Spanish Police was held at the premises of the General Directorate of State Police.

"The extradition agreement entered into force on March 16, 2022. The agreement with Interpol has also entered into force, so far 7 Albanian citizens have been arrested for drug trafficking. These citizens will be extradited to Spain. In the framework of these operations, narcotics were seized and real estate was seized.

We have had very good cooperation with the Spanish authorities for the return of Albanians seeking asylum.

In the following, every citizen who is wanted by the Spanish police and by those police with the countries that Albania has extradition agreements will be caught ", said Gledis Nano.

"Albania shows its absolute determination not to be a haven for criminals, which is considered by the international community as a clear sign of the effort to advance the EU membership process and strengthen the rule of law.

"With this operation to apprehend wanted persons by the Spanish authorities, the Albanian police and the Spanish police strengthen their lines of police cooperation", said the representative of the Spanish authorities.