A fugitive connected to the Skaljari drug cartel has been arrested in Shkodra, Albanian police said. The Police Directorate (UP) said, citing the indictment, that the man is suspected of involvement in an organized crime group linked to Igor Krstović. He allegedly used his former role as a police officer to collect and disclose confidential information about police activities and cases tied to criminal organizations, and also took part in drug trafficking. The UP also said he is suspected of abusing his official position to help other members avoid detection and prosecution. A Podgorica Interpol arrest warrant is driving the case, with the UP stating the man was sought in Montenegro to ensure his presence in criminal proceedings before the High Court in Podgorica. He is accused of creating a criminal organization and unauthorized production, possession and distribution of narcotic drugs under an indictment by the Special State Prosecutor’s Office. Intercity coordination between Interpol NCB Podgorica and Interpol NCB Tirana is ongoing to carry out the extradition procedure to Montenegro. The UP said it is continuing regional and international intelligence cooperation to locate and deprive internationally wanted persons of their liberty.