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Hita meets with regional counterparts: Increased cooperation in dismantling cross-border crime

 

TIRANA, May 14 /ATA/ During the conference on the results of the Joint Task Force on Migration, held in Kosovo, the General Director of the State Police, Skënder Hita, held meetings with his counterparts from Kosovo, Montenegro, and North Macedonia, as well as with senior representatives of the law enforcement agencies of the United Kingdom.

During the meetings with the directors of regional police forces, discussions focused on strengthening operational cooperation and cross-border coordination, with an emphasis on coordinated real-time responses to criminal phenomena, as well as on deepening investigations and joint operations to dismantle cross-border criminal groups.

 

The directors also agreed on increasing service counters and human resources at the border crossing points with North Macedonia and Montenegro, aiming to ensure free movement and provide higher-quality service to citizens during the tourist season or periods of high traffic.

Hita also met with the Deputy Director of Intelligence at the United Kingdom’s Home Office, Vikki Pullen, as well as with the Deputy Director of the Border Security Command, Jack Joseph.

 

During the meeting, Hita reaffirmed the State Police’s commitment and determination to deepen cooperation with international partners and law enforcement agencies.

 

On their part, the British officials praised the concrete results achieved within the framework of the Joint Task Force on Migration and described the State Police as a key and reliable partner in addressing shared security challenges.

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