Ukrainian wanted for drug trafficking arrested at Rinas, US Embassy shares details of the operation

A Ukrainian citizen, declared wanted by the authorities in Kyiv on suspicion of narcotics trafficking and the activity of a criminal organization, has been arrested at Rinas Airport.

The operation a few days ago was made possible thanks to the exchange of information and cooperation between the Albanian authorities, the US Embassy in Tirana and Ukrainian counterparts. The news was announced by the American Embassy through a statement.

“Real-time cooperation across borders helped stop a wanted suspect at Tirana International Airport.

Following the exchange of information with the International Criminal Investigations Unit of the Diplomatic Security Service at the US Embassy in Tirana, the State Police arrested Ukrainian citizen Anatolii Streletskyi.

He was wanted by the authorities in Kyiv on suspicion of narcotics trafficking as part of a criminal organization.

Interpol Tirana is cooperating with Ukrainian counterparts to start extradition procedures.

This is how our partnership comes to life: by exchanging information, supporting law enforcement authorities and working together to fight transnational crime and to guarantee the safety of our communities,” the American Embassy writes.