Armed men broke onto the runway of Tirana airport earlier Tuesday and stole the money due to be transported to a bank in Vienna, police said. Foreign banks operating in Albania send their hard currency to Vienna because Albania’s central bank does not accept such deposits. The robbers entered the runway of the international Mother Teresa airport through a gate used by firefighters. Police said three armed robbers dressed in military fatigues showed up and threatened the employees handling luggage, eventually stealing the money. Robbers have staged such heists at least two more times in last three years at the airport.

Source: The Express Tribune April 09, 2019 22:30 UTC