Hundreds found guilty in historic Italian mafia trial

 

 

 

Verdict significant blow to ‘Ndrangheta mafia which monopolizes European cocaine trade

Nov 20, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Lamezia Terme.

An Italian court on Monday convicted and sentenced around 200 mobsters and their white-collar helpers, the culmination of a historic, nearly three-year trial against Calabria’s notorious ‘Ndrangheta mafia. 

The 40-year-old Albanian man is arrested in Greece, here is what he is accused of (Name)

 

Nov 16, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

The Greek police have arrested the Albanian citizen Marjan Lisi, wanted for the criminal offense of attempted murder, robbery and disobedience.

"Το έγκλημα των ναρκωτικών της Αλβανίας είναι τώρα Ευρωπαϊκό Πρόβλημα"

 Albania’s drug crime is now a European problem

The country has done much but region’s leaders must also act, says prime minister

I am well aware that some people, if you mention Albania, think of crime and drugs.  

I am aware too that to erase that image — profoundly unfair to a country of largely peaceful, law abiding people — will take time and, above all, action. Last week we learnt that our action is bearing fruit.