Lizzie, this boat stealing was not a slight on the good Albanians who live and work locally.
I wasn't talking about the Gypseys either, as I am aware of their contribution to things.
But it's a fact - there are criminal gangs who do it for a living and they seem to be based there in good old Albania. I have been told many - many stories by my Greek friends and Boat owners in S S, and many boats were traced to Albania, some boats were recovered from Albanian Harbours,
some impossible as gun-toting gangs prevented their recovery. It was a bit of a clue as to who did it.
Talk to the local boat owners, Vassilis, Capt Nikos, Theo, George - are just a few who have told me this.
It's life in all countries these days I am afraid, but SS has pretty low crime compared to most places.