Judgment postponed in case known as “Transport”, some accused are missing

Regarding the absence of the accused, Hyseni, who according to the court was regularly invited by the last hearing's computer, while his lawyer, Diar Isufi, said the same is found in Germany and has not been able to secure a ticket to be present at this session, reports the “Betim for Justice”.

Also, at today's session, the defendant Shkelqim Yusa, who also according to the chairman of the court, Arren, was a regular guest. While his absence was reasoned by lawyer Ardit Xhemajli, who announced the court that his defence is located in Germany, as a family member has been operated and on this issue will bring documentations for the reason for his visit.

Burim Hasani and Salaam Morina also missed the hearing for health reasons, but the court did not introduce any relevant documentation to prove it.

Regarding these shortages, the chairman of the court stated that for defendants who have been absent without cause at today's hearing, the court will issue arrest warrants for social behaviour for the next session.

Also, the lawyers of each defendant who claimed to have had reason for lack in this session are charged that, in the three-day term, the court submits these arguments on the contrary, the ordinances will remain in force.

Under these circumstances, today's session was postponed for another date.

Otherwise, this case was previously tried at the Constitutional Court in Mitrovica, but the same has been delegated to the Special Department of the Foundation Court in Pristina.

At the session held on May 7th 2019, with the court's ruling, procedure has been set aside against accused Dugagjin Latifi. Also, the procedure was set aside for Besim Zeqiri and Ridvan Avdiu on February 22, 2017, because they were located outside Kosovo.

According to the indictment set up on November 30th 2016 by the Special Prosecutor of the Republic of Kosovo (PSRK), Besim Zeqiri, Ismet Zeqiri, Agron Zymer, Genit Zeymer, Canabeg Hyseni, Ali Musliukaj, Liridon Hyseni, Ridvan Avdiu, Faithful Istrefi and Azem Islami are charged with carrying the criminal works “or organisation of the organised criminal group<2> from 283, <x> Avoid paying mandatory customs tariffs”, from Article 318 of the Republic of Kosovo Penal Code.

Also, this indictment charges defendants, Dzevat Spahija, Shkel Shqim Yusa, Salaam Morina, Nedzat Mazrek, Deme Lockaj, Alban Nikqi, Fadil Qolaku and Albion Loki, for conducting criminal acts “Drink or organisation of the organised criminal group” from Article 283, “goods smuggling<3> from Article 317, and “Avoid paying mandatory customs fees”, from Article 318 of the Republic of Kosovo Penal Code.

Always according to the indictment, for criminal work “possession, control or unauthorized possession of weapons” by Article 374 of KPRK, each is charged separately: Agron and Gentri Zymer, Ismet Zeqiri, Canabeg Hyseni, Azem Islami, Fadil Qolaku, Deme Lokaj and Alban Nikqi.

According to the indictment, the defendants mentioned at the beginning of 2012, have established a criminal group aimed at benefiting rich financial benefits, in that way that through side roads with trucks, tankers and other tools, consistently and illegally by Serbia and North Mitrovica, have brought illegally and consistently smuggled goods like oil, motor oil, and others.

Based on the indictment, defendants Besim and Ismet Zeqiri, in co-operation with all members of the group, from June 11th 2014 to December 10, 2014, from Serbia to Kosovo, have been smuggling 52 loads of oil derivatives (from 12,000 liters), 2 loads of hydro powered oil (from 10,000 liters), and 3 cargo with nitrotreta (from 7,000 liters).

The smuggled goods are said to have been distributed to various cities in Kosovo, to various stores and warehouses, all in order to enable themselves and the other person to avoid paying tax fees, customs or other tariffs or customs duties paid on the case of importing or exporting goods, while avoiding paying mandatory customs fees exceeding 30 thousand euros, with the provisions charged they have carried out higher-ins.