The President of the Republic, Ilir Meta congratulated the State Police on Wednesday for the seizure of some 613 Kg of cocaine in Durres harbor.

The Head of State stressed that drugs smuggling and strengthening of organized crime is a direct threat to the national security, while urging for a further deepening and intensification of law enforcement agencies collaboration with international partners.

President Meta saluted the role played by Italian Anti-Mafia and the repeated warnings related to the risk deriving from the organized crime strengthening, not only for Albania but also for Italy.

The President of the Republic underlined the absolute necessity of increasing the capacities needed to strengthen the borders safety, especially border crossings points.

He also encouraged the dismissal from State Police and every law enforcement agency ranks of incriminated individuals in function of the successful fulfillment of the legal and constitutional obligations