Consulate interrupts its alleged crime-related official's work

“Consulata confirms that the person in question has been engaged as a driver, in quality of local staff, by the establishment of the consulate, because there are only American citizenship and does not enjoy any privileges and diplomatic immunity”, is said to be ignoring the MPJ.

After accepting and verifying official information with local authorities for his alleged involvement in illegal activities and his arrest on the basis of these allegations, the General Consulate in New York has decided to cut off its immediately-effected labour relationship”, said in other cases.

Among other things, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that Veliu has American citizenship and has no right to enjoy any diplomatic privileges.

“Consulta confirms that the person in question has been engaged as a driver, in quality of the local staff, by the establishment of the consulate, as there are only US citizenship and does not enjoy any privileges and diplomatic immunity”, said in the statement.

Kosovo's “Consulate in New York, in line with its tasks and responsibilities, will co-operate with the authorities of the host state through official channels in connection with the above-mentioned case”, has concluded the MPJ report.

Albert Veliu, 34, along with American national Anthony Noterile, has been sent to the Federal Court in Brooklyn, New York, on charges involving money laundering and narcotics trafficking.

In addition, Veliu is charged with selling an AK-47 weapon, an M80 anti-tank rocket and the Zolja equipped with a 64-millimeter missile.

Veliu along with another American citizen charged with the same work, Christopher Curanovic, associate of “La Cosa Nostra” has created an illegal money laundering scheme through the sale of drugs.

Periscop reported that arrested for crimes in New York is Consulate driver and close to Thaci and Hoxhaj.