In the land of eagles and eternal political promises, the Albanian police are undoubtedly some of the busiest people on Earth. Each day dawns with a fresh dose of “massive operations,” “mega-security measures,” and heroic press conferences that promise to shake the criminal underworld to its core. At least on paper.
But alas, reality is a cruel prankster.
While news headlines thunder about "unprecedented controls" and "iron fists of justice," the actual results are far more poetic — like chasing shadows or trying to arrest smoke. The masses watch breathlessly as officers march through neighborhoods, drones fly overhead, and roadblocks stretch like spaghetti across highways. One might think a Hollywood action film is being shot, or perhaps NATO has launched a surprise drill.
And yet, somehow, miraculously, the criminals always escape.
Yes, despite the cinematic flair of it all, the majority of suspects have the uncanny ability to vanish just moments before the raid. Maybe they have psychic powers. Maybe they have friends in very helpful places. Who knows? What we do know is that “Operation Thunderstorm” often ends with a few expired license plates, two sacks of contraband onions, and one very confused pensioner who just wanted to walk his dog.
The real irony? These "security measures" often cause more insecurity. Citizens are stopped, cars are searched, but the mafia bosses? They're in Dubai, sipping espresso and watching it all on Instagram.
Even when someone is finally arrested, the real magic trick begins: enter the Albanian justice system. With the grace of a stage magician, suspects are released faster than you can say masë sigurie. Prosecutors mumble about “lack of evidence,” judges wave documents like magic wands, and before you know it, the accused is back home, possibly suing the state for emotional trauma.
It's a beautiful cycle. One that keeps repeating. Every. Single. Week.
So yes, Albania is a very secure country. So secure, in fact, that no criminal ever seems to feel unsafe.
Bravo to the system — for working perfectly… for everyone except the citizens.