Police chief Hita leaves his orders to Shkodra’s officers: Priority to crimes and the old files! Crackdown on drug cultivation

The Director General of Police, Skënder Hita, during a meeting with the Shkodra police, also attended by Minister Ervin Demo, emphasised increasing the preventive force, striking at illegality in the district and ethics in communication.

He demanded a further strengthening of the preventive and striking force, to strike at criminal groups, arrest citizens who circulate with weapons and/or drugs, and arrest persons involved in trafficking illegal migrants.

“Serious crimes, woundings and violent robberies are almost 50% fewer than in the same period last year. Despite this statistic, crimes against the person, mainly those carried over from past years, are problems that require maximum commitment and professionalism. In this context, I believe that, in implementation of the order I have left you, you are continuing with the study of all the old files and with the analysis of the murders of the past,” Hita said.

On the fight against cannabis cultivation, Hita stressed that he has demanded striking at the source, at the organisers and financiers, and not only the destruction of the plants. According to him, during this year around 122,000 seedlings have been destroyed before being planted in the ground for cultivation, compared with around 8,500 seedlings at the same stage destroyed last year.

Furthermore, Hita said that safety in schools remains a non-negotiable obligation, through measures such as road safety, food safety, cyber security and striking at any attempt to sell drugs on school perimeters.

The police chief also demanded a high standard of ethics and professionalism from Police employees, in order to strengthen citizens’ trust.

“Shkodra is a district frequented by many visitors and tourists, and this requires more ethics and commitment. We are here to serve the citizens, to implement the law and to strike at anyone who breaks it, without distinction. This is our duty and our responsibility,” he said.

At the close of the meeting, a Shkodra Police employee and an employee of Border and Migration were honoured with “For Distinguished Service” certificates, which were presented to them in the presence of the Minister of the Interior.