TIRANA, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Albania's State Police informed Saturday they busted seven criminal groups, of which 39 persons were arrested facing charges of illegal trafficking of immigrants.
Albania's Minister of Interior Fatmir Xhafaj considered police raid as a super police action and a clear demonstration of trust in the state police structures.
Xhafaj also thanked the American and European partners assisting in this operating, deeming it an excellent cooperation.
The criminal groups were accused of sending immigrants from Albania to the United States of America, Canada, Britain etc., police said.
Meanwhile, speaking at a press conference, Albania's state police Chief Ardi Veliu told reporters that arrest orders were issued for 51 Albanian citizens, of which 39 were handcuffed while 12 others were declared wanted.
Veliu informed that four persons involved in illegal immigrants trafficking towards the U.S., Canada and Britain were four police officers working at the border crossing points.
