ANALYSIS OF ORGANIZED CRIME POLICY IN ALBANIA

Organized crime poses a significant threat to the security and stability of nations worldwide. Governments have developed and implemented various policies to combat this multifaceted issue. This article examines the effectiveness of these policies, with a particular focus on law enforcement strategies, international cooperation, and legislative measures. The analysis draws on recent studies and expert opinions to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape and future directions for combating organized crime. The purpose of this article is to analyze the policy that our country follows in the fight against organized crime. The reforms undertaken in this direction aim to bring our legislation closer to that of the European Union, to raise the standards of law enforcement agencies and the justice system, as well as to strengthen the implementation of the law in defense of the rights of the individual and the entire society. Organized crime is a profitable activity that affects the economic, political and social stability of any country. These phenomena are continuing in one form or another in all countries, which reflects the lack of protection of property rights, employment opportunities and the weakness of the state. The various forms of manifestation of organized crime and its ever-increasing presence, as well as infiltration in many areas, using the non-beneficial movements in the social-economic, political and other spheres, has become one of the destabilizing and limiting factors and inhibiting the consolidation and development of all societies in transition, including our country. What is the current situation and what challenges are being faced in the fight against organized crime and corruption.