The Albanian parliament has banned speedboats and other small private vessels from coastal waters, to tackle drugs and people smuggling. Hefty fines will punish anyone caught flouting the ban – although boats used for fishing and transport, as well as police and military ships, are exempt. The three-year ban will affect around 2,000 speedboat owners. Correspondents say smugglers are attracted by lax border controls, a weak judiciary and corrupt police. Full Story
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