A 54-year-old bus Driver was arrested in Korçë, allegedly transporting clothes illegally from greece, worth a total Of approximately 100,000 euros, With the aim of reselling them on the albanian market.
The korçë police, As part of targeted and systematic checks, stopped a bus entering albania through the Kristallopigi border post. the driver, 54 Years Old, a Resident of korçë, Was transporting clothes in his vehicle without the necessary purchase documents.
The clothes were seized as contraband, while the 54-year-old was arrested for the crime of “smuggling other items.” The case file was forwarded to the Korçë Prosecutor’s Office for further action.
It is worth noting that, after the high-profile scandal at the Mavromati Customs Office, where a corruption ring was revealed with customs officers taking "bribes" from passing drivers, the control mechanisms have been significantly strengthened. Controls at the Greek-Albanian borders are now carried out with stricter protocols and greater transparency, which makes the crossing of smuggled goods much more difficult than in the past.
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