Operation against Kosovo Police and Customs officers suspected of border bribery

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Gazeta Express

08/04/2022 11:03

The Police Inspectorate of Kosovo (PIK) and Special Prosecution of the Republic of Kosovo (SPRK) launched Friday morning an operation targeting Kosovo Police and Customs officers suspected of receiving bribes and misuse of official duty or authority, Gazeta Express reports.

The SPRK said in a statement that today’s action came following a one-year investigation involving cover investigative measures. According to the SPRK the investigation also involves cooperation with the Albanian authorities.  

Gazeta Express has learned that about 20 Kosovo Police officers and 40 Albanian police and customs officers are expected to be arrested during this operation.

A similar operation codenamed Pika (Point) was carried out last month which resulted in arresting of 48 Kosovo Police and two customs officers suspected of receiving bribes. /GazetaExpress/