Albanian gangs dominate UK's drug trade and incarceration rates

A recent report shows that nearly 1,100 Albanian men are in UK prisons, with one in 36 Albanian men living in England and Wales incarcerated. This marks a significant increase in the number of Albanian prisoners, who now represent 10.6% of foreign inmates. Albanian gangs have become prominent in the UK drug trade, collaborating with Colombian cartels. Their criminal activities include murder, sex offenses, and human trafficking. The number of Albanians crossing the English Channel has also risen sharply in recent years. Government officials are calling for more transparency regarding crime statistics related to foreign nationals. The Ministry of Justice has indicated a review of data publication practices to enhance understanding of crime rates among different nationalities.