14 March 2014

Yesterday a mixed panel of local and international judges of the Basic Court of Pristina convicted S.T. of Unauthorised purchase, possession, distribution and sale of dangerous narcotic substances in violation of Article 229, paragraphs 1,2,3 and 4 of the Provisional Criminal Code of Kosovo and of Organised crime in violation of Article 274, paragraph 2 of the Provisional Criminal Code of Kosovo and sentenced him to an aggregated punishment of imprisonment of 4 years. The offences were committed in the territory of the Republic of Kosovo, Albania and several western European countries between July and November of 2009.

The case was prosecuted ex-officio by a prosecutor from the Kosovo Special Prosecution Office (SPRK).

The parties have waived their right to appeal