Police stopped a 48-year-old man while he was driving and ...

24 April 2026, Afternoon (11:01 - 17:00)

Tiranë, Tirana County

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Police stopped a 48-year-old man while he was driving and found and seized two pistols, one tactical military-grade firearm, and three magazines with ammunition in his car. Investigators said he was transporting the weapons to sell them, with the pistols priced at 1,500 euros each and the tactical firearm at 8,000 euros. Police also seized his car and mobile phone. Prior involvement in arms trafficking was reported.

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Type of incident: Criminal context
Type of weapon: Multiple types of SALW
Type of posession: Illegal
Perpetrator-Victim Relationship: Other
Result of the incident : Perpetrator(s) known and caught
Micro location: Street, sidewalk, parking lot
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