Albania Press Review - February 17, 2011
Police bust five kilograms of heroin, higher criminal penalties for those guilty of election fraud, Democratic Party MP attacked by former political prisoner.
GAZETA SHQIPTARE
Police in the city of Durres have arrested one suspect hauling in a car tire five kilograms of heroine.
MAPO
New amendments to the penal code call for eight years of imprisonment for those found guilty of election fraud.
SHEKULLI
Former political prisoner arrested for attacking Democratic Party MP and former Justice Minister, Ilir Rusmajli, who he accused of lying over the compensation for his years of imprisonment during the communist regime.
Balkan Insight has not verified the facts of the original press reports and cannot vouch for their accuracy.
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