BBC: Albanian gangs control drug trafficking in UK

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Violent Albanian criminal groups have "considerable control" over drug trafficking in Great Britain.

At the same time, Serbians and Turks "dominate high volume maritime cocaine logistics."

This is according to a BBC report, published under the headline, "Albanian gangs 'controlling' UK drug trafficking market," that cited the National Crime Agency (NCA) annual assessment document.

The NCA said it was "increasingly concerned by what it called the Albanians' 'high-profile influence within UK organized crime'," reported the BBC.

According to this, Albanian gangs have particular influence on the cocaine market and are "characterized by their readiness to resort to serious violence."

London is described as their "primary hub" - but they are established across the UK, the report said, citing the NCA document, and...