Gang of Gaxhai (Albanian: Banda e Gaxhait) was a criminal group created in March 1997 that operated in the city of Vlora during 1997 when anarchy reigned in the South.[1] Its criminal activity peaked during the period March–June 1997. The gang was established by Gazmend Braka, also known as Gaxhai, with some friends from the village of Cerkovinë, the city of Vlorë and other southern cities. Their main rivals were the Gang of Çole (Albanian: Banda e Çoles). Upon completion of the rebellion and the arrest of members of two gangs, the war between them ended.

Gang of Gaxhai
FoundedMarch 1997
Founding locationCerkovinë, Vlorë, Albania
Years active1997
TerritoryVlorë
EthnicityAlbanians
MembershipGazmend Braka(Gaxhai)
Armando Sulejmani (Çipuri)
Sokol Sinomati (Buzderri)
Edmond Leskaj (Mond fshatari)
Gazmend Nebiu
Lodian Zykaj
Viktor Nuredinaj
Alfred Nebiu (Kakami)-killed
Kreshnik Abili-killed
Krenar Grabova-killed
Ilir Kokosi-killed
Elton Tato-killed
Bernard Duçka (Kuqo)-killed
Activitiescreation of the criminal group, possession of military vehicles, homicides, kidnappings, destruction of state institutions, drug trafficking, attack on the police station of Vlora and killing of police officers.
AlliesDemocratic Party of Albania
RivalsGang of Çole

References

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  1. ^ Arsovska, Jana (2015-02-06). Decoding Albanian Organized Crime: Culture, Politics, and Globalization. Univ of California Press. p. 239. doi:10.1525/9780520958715-012. ISBN 978-0-520-28281-0. S2CID 242411212.