Maritime security, 39 vessels are blocked from Ksamil to Koman

During the past week, as part of the "maritime security" operation, the Border Police and the Maritime Police Unit have blocked 39 vessels.

According to the police, the blocked vehicles are 25 jet skis, 4 speedboats, 4 dinghies and 6 metal boats that had water motors installed, while their drivers have each been fined an administrative measure of 100,000 Lek.

Notification: 

The Border Police in cooperation with the Maritime Police Unit, as part of the "MARITIME SECURITY" operation, have continued checks along the entire coastline, lake and river areas.

✅ During this week from Ksamil to Koman, the Border Police and the Maritime Police Unit have blocked 39 vessels.

✅ Blocked vehicles: 25 jet skis, 4 speedboats, 4 dinghies and 6 metal boats that had water motors installed.

✅ 22 vessels have been blocked from Ksamil to Vlora.

✅ 8 vessels are blocked from Durrës to Shengjin.

✅ 3 vessels are blocked in Velipoja.

✅ 6 metal boats are blocked in Lake Koman due to lack of documentation and safety conditions.

✅ 16 of the blocked vessels were found by the services of the Border Police and those of the Maritime Police Unit, sailing within the security perimeter, a violation that endangered the lives of vacationers. The drivers of these vehicles were each punished with an administrative measure of 100,000 ALL.

✅ The drivers of 17 other vessels, in addition to the measure of blocking the means, were each punished with an administrative measure of 10,000 ALL for lack of documentation.

✅ The drivers of 6 other floating vehicles (metal boats), in addition to the measure of blocking the vehicles, were each punished with an administrative measure of 20,000 lek for lack of documentation and security measures.

✅ Meanwhile, the Maritime Police Unit and the Border Police throughout this week have come to the aid of tourists and visitors, in 11 cases who have requested help in the maritime space from Ksamil to Koman.

The Border Police appeals to all users of watercraft to strictly follow the rules for the use of watercraft, to be equipped with lifesaving equipment, and to respect the areas designated for navigation with these tools, in order that they and vacationers others to be safe and calm.

At the same time, the Border Police invites vacationers to report any violation of the maritime security perimeter, or security measures during tourist trips in coastal, lake and river areas, guaranteeing an immediate response.