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Court verdict on notorious gang hailed as victory for Albania’s rule of law

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TIRANA, Nov. 13- The sentencing of a notorious gang for extortion and running an organized crime ring in Albania has been hailed as success for Albania’s justice system, whose reformation and solid track record is one of the key requirement to strengthen rule at home and pave the way for next year’s decision on the opening of EU accession negotiations. International representatives in Brussels and Tirana welcomed this week’s sentencing of a criminal gang led by high-profile Albanian gangster Emilijano Shullazi who was sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty for leading a criminal organisation and appropriating…

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