A 40-year-old man was arrested in Vlora after being caught travelling by vehicle while carrying firearms and hunting rifles without permits. Meanwhile, the other person in the car, aged 38, will be investigated while at liberty, as one of the seized hunting rifles belonged to him.
According to police, the stop was carried out by specialists of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Selenica Police Station, following information obtained through operational channels. The vehicle was stopped for inspection in the area known as “Vodica Bridge”.
During the search, a rifle with an optical sight, three hunting rifles and 16 hunting cartridges were found in the car. Two residents of the village of Mavrovë, identified as Sh. B., 40, and F. B., 38, were travelling in the vehicle.
Following investigative actions, the 40-year-old was arrested in flagrante, while the 38-year-old was criminally proceeded against while at liberty.
The materials have been forwarded to the Vlora Prosecution Office for the continuation of legal proceedings. Police say checks will continue to prevent illegal activities and to guarantee public safety.