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ZDF documentary: Albania a poor country, but with one of the most fearsome mafias in the world

Politiko 2025-05-28 14:51:08

ZDF documentary: Albania a poor country, but with one of the most fearsome

ZDF , one of the largest television broadcasters in Germany, has prepared a documentary about the Albanian cocaine mafia.

Reporter Matt Shea investigates how Albanian mobsters in Colombia collaborate with cartels and control the distribution of cocaine in Europe. And how gangs like the Hellbanianz, who boast of their wealth in videos, bring the drugs to consumers.

Among other things, ZDF writes that Albania is one of the poorest countries in Europe and has a troubled past. In addition to poverty, a weak government, corruption and the legacy of communism make the Balkan state a favorable place for organized crime.

This episode of the documentary series examines the rise of the Albanian mafia, which has become one of the most feared criminal organizations in the world. In conversations with gang members, street vendors, customs officials and investigative journalists, Matt Shea reveals how cartels, clans and financial institutions collaborate to fuel one of the most lucrative markets in the world.

All over the world, teams of journalists are investigating new forms of organized crime. Her conversations with victims, perpetrators, and investigators provide fascinating insights into the criminal environment.

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