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2026-01-27 18:44:47 / AKTUALITET
A group of criminals, including two Albanians from Liverpool, have been convicted of a sophisticated cocaine trafficking scheme from America and Mexico, destined for Manchester Airport in the United Kingdom, following an extensive investigation carried out by the National Crime Agency (NCA).
According to the NCA to which Top Channel refers, the two Albanians from Kukes, Elton Hallaci (32 years old) and Artur Iseberi (27 years old), were part of an organized criminal group (OCG) that participated in the transfer of cocaine by American couriers. This group, together with several others, had created an international network to smuggle the narcotic substance via flights from Cancun in Mexico to Manchester airport.
In 2024, American couriers traveled to Manchester without luggage and followed instructions from an organizer named “Nate” to collect suitcases containing hundreds of kilograms of cocaine. Upon arrival at the airport, they transferred the cocaine to British associates, including Albanians Hallaci and Iseberi, who were engaged in distributing the drug within Britain.
On 11 May 2024, eight suitcases of cocaine arrived in Manchester from Cancun and Barbados. After being collected, they were distributed through a series of meetings and transfers, with Hallac and Iseberi receiving five of them, and Hosker receiving two others. However, one of the couriers left a suitcase behind, which was later opened by border forces, where 20 blocks of cocaine, packed at one kilogram each, were found. The NCA investigation showed that on this day the Albanians had collected 100 kg of cocaine.
A month later, on May 31, 300kg of high-purity cocaine was smuggled into Manchester and seized by authorities. The Albanian participants, along with other British associates, were responsible for distributing the narcotics through an extensive network across the country.
At Hallac's home, investigators found keys to a Jaguar car with a hidden compartment for drug smuggling, as well as a number of notes showing how the cocaine would be distributed to cities such as Bradford, London and Birmingham.
During the investigation, the NCA also seized two other Jaguar cars, which were equipped with hidden compartments for smuggling. The entire smuggling operation was monitored by security cameras at the airport and by investigators, who had placed the suspects under surveillance.
Ultimately, Hallaci, Iseberi and Hosker pleaded guilty to smuggling and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, while Creen, another suspect involved, was convicted of possession of cocaine but acquitted of smuggling it.
Cat McHugh, commander of the NCA, said: “These individuals were part of criminal groups that moved significant quantities of cocaine through Britain, causing significant damage to society. Our investigation was lengthy and required many hours of work, but now they are paying for their crimes.”
The defendants are expected to be sentenced at a later date, while investigations continue to uncover other participants in this criminal network.
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