Albania's state police chief dismissed

TIRANA, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- Albanian government on Monday announced its decision to dismiss the general director of state police Haki Cako, who held the post for three years.

Announcing the news, Albanian Minister of Interior Fatmir Xhafaj said vice director of state police Rebani Jaupi would replace Cako until a new director was appointed.

Xhafaj said another leading figure with fresh energy was needed for the upcoming challenges ahead.

"Although many targets and objectives have been delivered in the domain of public order, the challenges awaiting State Police require a faster dynamic. For this reason, there's a need for a new leadership with fresh energies to motivate and push the work of the State Police forward," the minister said.

According to local media, Cako was a close aide of former minister of interior Sajmir Tahiri, who is now under investigation over allegations connecting him with criminal gangs and drug trafficking. Enditem