TIRANA, June 18 /ATA/ General Director of the State Police Skender Hita received today Director of the International Police Cooperation Service in Italy Lorenzo Bucossi and Director of the Central Operative Service of the Italian State Police Marco Cali.
Participants applauded the strong collaboration between the State Police and Italian authorities, noting their concrete results in stopping organized crime, drug trafficking and money laundering, along with the arrest of internationally wanted suspects.
Joint Investigation Teams are functioning exceptionally well. The Albanian Police’s extensive deployment of these teams with Italy highlights the deep operational trust and proven effectiveness of their bilateral cooperation.
The parties lauded the joint efforts in aerial monitoring and the crackdown on illicit cultivation, a proven model highly regarded by international partners.
Director General thanked Italian authorities for their years of operational support and capacity building. The meeting especially recognized Italy’s vital role in bolstering the Security Academy, driven by the use of Italian professional literature, expert exchanges, and shared best practices in police training.
The parties confirmed their commitment to deepening their strategic partnership, expanding intelligence sharing and launching joint initiatives to counter global security threats. /p.s./
