Crime and Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement in Albania is primarily the responsibility of The Albanian Police. Albania also has a counter-terrorism unit called RENEA. In Albania, organized crime is common with an estimated 15 Albanian Mafia clans that operate drug operations and various criminal activities throughout the country.
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