Drug seized in Kapshtica Custom Check-Point, Drug Dealer Escaped

Some 11 kg of narcotics were seized by the police on Thursday during vehicle inspection in Kapshtica custom check-point. The narcotics were hidden in a “Mercedes Benz” vehicle plated “AA 009 AU”. 

Driver, Jurgen Memini, age 32, managed to escape the arrest by fleeing the area, leading to a pursuit by the police. Searching operation for his capture is still ongoing in a large area. Police seized the drug and declared wanted Memini, that according to them, put in danger the police officers life.


February 18, 2016


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