In a major coordinated strike against transnational organized crime, the Kosovo Police—under the direction of the Special Prosecution Office—executed a massive multi-city raid code-named “White Star.”
The synchronized operation, which unfolded on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, targeted five distinct municipalities across the country: Prishtina, Peja, Prizren, Viti, and Drenas. Working on warrants issued by the Basic Court, specialized police tactical units arrested five key suspects who have now been ordered into 48-hour detention.
High-Profile Western Support: Europol and EU Envoys on the Ground
A defining element of the “White Star” operation was its highly international character. The raids were directly supported by Europol, alongside judicial and law enforcement authorities from Belgium, France, and the Netherlands.
In a rare show of direct field integration, officers and experts from these Western European nations, alongside the leading Kosovo Special Prosecutor, were physically present at the scene to monitor and coordinate the sweeps as they occurred.
Serious Charges: Narcotics, Mob Tactics, and Laundering
According to an official joint statement by the Special Prosecution and the Kosovo Police, the five detained individuals are suspected of anchoring a highly structured network involved in multiple tiers of cross-border criminal enterprise.
[The Legal Matrix: Three Major Felony Charges]
• Participation or Organization of an Organized Criminal Group:
Establishing an underground syndicate linking local distribution to European routes.
• Unauthorized Purchase, Possession, Distribution, and Sale of Narcotics:
Specifically trafficking high-purity contraband and domestic cultivation inputs.
• Money Laundering:
Utilizing luxury assets, cash networks, and technology infrastructure to clean illicit proceeds.
Haul of Seized Assets: Vehicles, Weaponry, and Tech Infrastructure
The sweeping property searches yielded a massive trove of evidence, showcasing a operation heavily armed and rich in cash and logistical assets.
The state has seized and cataloged the following items:
| Asset Category | Specific Items Confiscated by Kosovo Authorities |
| Firearms & Ammo | 6 weapons, 5 magazines, and 239 rounds of live ammunition. |
| Narcotics | 9.67 grams of cocaine and 35.18 grams of high-yield cannabis seeds. |
| Liquid Capital | €7,595 in hard cash alongside 16 luxury wristwatches. |
| Fleet / Transport | 10 automobiles and 1 motorcycle used by the group. |
| Communications & Tech | 25 smartphones, 10 computers, 13 USB drives, and 1 Digital Video Recorder (DVR). |
The high volume of computers, encrypted USB storage drives, and digital recorders indicates that cyber-forensics teams will be a critical part of the next phase of the investigation.
“The Special Prosecution and the Kosovo Police reaffirm their absolute commitment to combating organized crime and strengthening the rule of law,” the joint institutional statement read. “Through robust international cooperation and deeply coordinated internal actions, we will continue to investigate, track, and dismantle these criminal enterprises to ensure strict legal accountability.”
