Albanian authorities have intercepted an early-stage attempt to cultivate cannabis in a forested area of Librazhd, arresting two suspects during a coordinated anti-drug operation.
The operation, codenamed “Faza e Parë,” was carried out by the Librazhd Police Commissariat in cooperation with the Elbasan Local Police Directorate and under the coordination of the Elbasan Prosecution Office. It followed proactive investigations aimed at identifying individuals suspected of involvement in the cultivation of narcotic plants.
During the intervention, police arrested two individuals, identified as O.L., 24, and R.B., 26, both residents of the village of Xhyrë. The suspects were caught in flagrante delicto in a wooded area where they had established a makeshift cultivation setup using polystyrene platforms to grow seedlings suspected to be Cannabis Sativa.
Authorities destroyed the cannabis seedlings at the site and seized evidence linked to the case, including a vehicle allegedly used by the suspects to access the remote area and three mobile phones. The use of concealed forest terrain and improvised cultivation techniques suggests an attempt to avoid detection during the early phases of planting.
Police officials stated that the operation represents part of a broader national strategy to prevent cannabis cultivation at its earliest stages. By intervening before the plants reached maturity, law enforcement aims to disrupt the supply chain and limit the spread of illegal narcotics.
Investigations remain ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence and assess whether additional individuals may be connected to the case. The procedural materials have been forwarded to prosecutors for further legal action.
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Albanian police arrest two suspects in Librazhd during anti-cannabis operation “Faza e Parë,” destroying cannabis seedlings and seizing evidence.