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Belgium: Mega-trial begins for cocaine trafficking, 104 accused, including Albanians

Politiko 2025-01-06 19:30:04

Belgium: Mega-trial begins for cocaine trafficking, 104 accused, including

One of the largest criminal trials against organized crime has begun in Belgium today. The Turkish-Assyrian criminal clan Y., which has operated in Antwerp for years, is facing serious charges of international cocaine trafficking, corruption, money laundering and violence. 104 people are accused in this trial, including Albanian clients, police officers and even a priest. The Y. family, which emigrated from Turkey to Belgium through asylum procedures, is accused of profiting 61 million euros from its criminal activities. Bayram Yaramis, the leader of the organization, is still at large and lives in Turkey, while the Belgian prosecution has requested his sentence of 15 years in prison. According to Belgian media, the Y. clan was also linked to the “Bello Company,” an international drug network run by Albanian Denis Matoshi. This collaboration has played a key role in cocaine trafficking from South America to Europe.

Investigations revealed that the Y. family had established a monopoly on Quay 1700 in the port of Antwerp, a key point for drug smuggling. Through secret agreements and bribes, the clan used the quay to traffic cocaine. An informed source said that their operations went well for years, until the moment when Belgian customs discovered 1.3 tons of cocaine, causing huge financial losses and internal tensions within the group. Despite their influence, the Y. family is also known for internal conflicts and mistakes that led to huge losses. One of the most sensational cases is that of Fikret Y., who lost a quarter of a ton of cocaine by sending himself a text message with the number of the container containing the drugs. This mistake was used by investigators to seize 236 kilograms of cocaine.

The trial against the Y. clan has involved 26,370 hours of investigation by the Antwerp court, becoming one of the most complex and shocking cases for Belgium. The involvement of high-ranking officials, including police officers, has raised questions about corruption in Belgian institutions. Another important aspect of this trial is the involvement of Albanian networks, which have collaborated with the Y. clan for drug transportation. According to the authorities, the cooperation of these networks has played a decisive role in building this criminal empire. The mega-trial is expected to shed light on all these collaborations and serve as a significant blow to international organized crime.