In a press release, the Maritime Police and Border Police Unit, within the framework of the “MARITIME SECURITY” operation, announced that 27 vessels were blocked in the Ksamil-Velipoja sea line.

12 of these vessels are blocked from Ksamil to Vlora, 11 vessels are blocked from Durrës to Shengjin and 4 vessels are blocked in Velipoja.

5 of the blocked vessels were found by the services of the Border Police and those of the Maritime Police Unit, sailing within the security perimeter, a violation that endangered the lives of vacationers. The drivers of these vehicles were each punished with an administrative measure of 100,000 ALL. While the drivers of 22 other vessels, in addition to the measure of blocking the means, were each punished with an administrative measure of 10,000 ALL, for lack of documentation.

The Maritime Police informs that the blocked vehicles are 18 jet skis, 4 speedboats and 5 dinghies.

Full Announcement:

Along the entire coastline, lake and river areas, the Maritime Police Unit and the Border Police within the “MARITIME SECURITY” operation continue to check vessels, with the sole purpose of preventing incidents with consequences for the life and health of vacationers.

✅From Ksamili to Velipoja, the Border Police has blocked 27 vessels.

✅Blocked vehicles: 18 jet skis, 4 speedboats and 5 dinghies.

✅12 vessels are blocked from Ksamil to Vlora, 11 vessels are blocked from Durrës to Shengjin and 4 vessels are blocked in Velipoja.

✅ 5 of the blocked vessels were found by the services of the Border Police and those of the Maritime Police Unit, sailing within the security perimeter, a violation that endangered the lives of vacationers. The drivers of these vehicles were each punished with an administrative measure of 100,000 ALL.

✅ The drivers of 22 other vessels, in addition to the measure of blocking the means, were each punished, with an administrative measure of 10,000 ALL, for lack of documentation.

Meanwhile, the Maritime Police Unit and the Border Police throughout this week have come to the aid of tourists and visitors in 9 cases, helping and rescuing 11 citizens who sought help in the maritime space from Ksamil to Velipoja.

The Border Police appeals to all users of watercraft to continue to follow the rules for the use of watercraft, to be equipped with lifesaving equipment and to respect the designated areas for sailing with these tools, so that they and other vacationers to be safe and calm.