Border and Migration Police (Albania)

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The Border and Migration Police
Policia Kufitare dhe Migracionit
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Agency overview
Formed25 February, 1929
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction Albania
Governing body Albanian Police
Operational structure
Headquarters Tirana
Agency executive
  • Director, Sajmir Boshnjaku [1]

The Border and Migration Police (Albanian : Policia Kufitare dhe Migracionit) is a law enforcement entity under the supervision of the Albanian State Police. It is tasked to oversee and control the transiting of goods and persons across the country's territory. The Border and Migration Police carries out enforcement measures to prevent the illegal border crossings of foreign nationals and nationals engaged in the illegal trafficking of goods. It cooperates with other state police entities in effort to facilitate an efficient management of the borders that are safe and secure. [2]

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References

  1. 8 lëvizje të reja në Policinë e Shtetit
  2. "Misioni i Kufirit dhe Migracionit". Archived from the original on 2019-08-18. Retrieved 2018-09-08.