Press Release

Kukës Prosecution Office demands the confiscation of assets belonging to the citizen Sh.H., convicted for distribution of cocaine drug in Italy

On January 13, 2020, this prosecution office registered asset referral No. 1, against the citizen Sh.H, based on the referral materials submited by the Serious Crimes Prosecution Office in Tirana on December 14, 2019. Data from the Central Interpol Office in Tirana indicate that he has criminal records in Italy.
This individual was apprehended in Italy for drug distribution. Records from the judicial status register of the Italian Republic concerning Sh.H. indicate that on July 6, 2012, he was convicted of "illigitimate possession of narcotics." As per the verdict, he was sentenced to 8 months' imprisonment and with a fine of 4000 euros, and later being suspended under article 163 of the Criminal Code.
Upon the prosecutor’s request, within the context of this asset proceeding, Kukës District Court  has decided:
1.    To accept the request.
2.    To impose a precautionary seizure measure on the real estate owned by the citizen Sh.H., specifically:
a. Property no. 33/13+4-1, Vol.7, Pg. 46, spanning an area of 78m2, located in neighborhood no. 4, registered under the name of Sh.H.;
b. Property 33/13+4-4, spanning an area of 78 m2, owned by citizens E.Hallaçi, R.H., and Sh.H.;
c. A vehicle "Mercedes Benz," registered in the name of citizen F.H.; and
d. A vehicle "Audi A3," in the name of citizen F.H.
On April 15, 2024, the prosecution submitted a confiscation request to the judge. The case is currently under trial.