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Speedboats blocked by police

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SHKODRA, July 13 – Police blocked eight speedboats used by individuals along the northern coastline in the Velipoja-Shengjin area.
Police acted based upon recent laws enacted in which all speedboats are prohibited to be used by individuals for a temporary period in an effort to stop human and drug trafficking to neighboring countries. (Tirana Times Staff)

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