Police seized an automatic firearm, ammunition, and forged ...

11 October 2025, Afternoon (11:01 - 17:00)

Sarandë, Vlorë County

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Police seized an automatic firearm, ammunition, and forged documents during operation “Deceiver.” The operation led to the arrest of a 49-year-old, who had been posing as a prosecutor to obtain services and financial benefits, and a 19-year-old man, who had sheltered him and illegally possessed the weapon. The automatic rifle, ammunition, and police-style radios were found in the residence where the 49-year-old was hiding, who had previously been convicted and wanted for violating house arrest for fraud, is suspected of deceiving citizens and institutions by falsely claiming to be a state official.

Type of incident: Criminal context
Type of weapon: Automatic/military grade
Type of posession: Illegal
Perpetrator-Victim Relationship: Other
Result of the incident : Perpetrator(s) known and caught
Micro location: Home, apartment, yard
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