The operation with 223 people arrested, the European Commission reacts

The European Commission welcomes today's operation of the Albanian Police "Tempulli", where 233 people were arrested and 23 criminal groups involved in the distribution of narcotics were destroyed.

During the joint press conference, where he appeared with Minister Balla, Johannes Luchner, Deputy General Director of DG HOME, reiterated the statement made during the Ministerial proceedings.

"During the Ministerial, my colleague and I congratulated Albania and all our colleagues Minister Balla for the achievements, because of course it is good to be at a conference and discuss these issues, but it is even better when we see the results of the work what we do

The fight against organized crime not only is, but will continue to be a priority for the EU, which means it will remain at the center of the EU's political agenda.

Our partners in the Western Balkans are very important allies in the field of law enforcement against organized crime", said the senior representative of the European Commission.