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Kosovo alleged crime ring leader surrenders to police

PRISTINA, Kosovo – Kosovo police say that a former lawmaker who is accused of leading an Albanian-Serb organized crime ring has surrendered after crossing the border.

Police said Friday he is now being questioned.

Earlier this week the European Union’s police mission in Kosovo conducted a major operation arresting six people as part of a ring believed to have illegally owned properties worth 30 million euros ($34 million).

While at large, Syla sent a letter, published in local media, to resign as a lawmaker and deny the charges.

Syla, 65, was a top commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army during the 1998-99 separatist war against Serbia. Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008, a move still rejected by Belgrade.

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