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Oct. 2 – Albania’s government should declare war on organized crime, which is a major threat to the country and its progress, U.S. Ambassador to Albania Donald Lu said Monday. Citing U.S. State Department reports, Lu said Albania is a center of organized crime activity which includes trafficking in drugs, weapons, and prostitution. “Four major clans control 20 crime families that manage criminal operations that include human trafficking, blackmail, car theft and money laundering,” Lu said. “Albania has a substantial black market for smuggled goods, primarily tobacco, jewelry, stolen cars and mobile phones. The country remains at significant risk for…
