Saying that in 2019 they extensively covered the fact that Albanian gangs controlled an illegal trade, with violence.
I suspect now that’ll be taboo, NOT wanting to be seen to siding with those calling out such things, who in the main are their political foes.
Concerned that it would now be on the wrong side for them of this ever more polarised country.
The proof will be in the pudding. The NCA have been explicit about Albanian drug gangs, will the Guardian in 2023 have major pieces about that or not?
Germany, France, Greece, Sweden are physically removing virtually every new Albanian, dismissing their claims of ‘asylum’. Not believing the tales of being in danger back home or being a victim of modern slavery.
The UK have a different policy, mainly for women and children.
Paramilitaries from both sides in Ireland, on both sides of the border for Republicans, morphed into powerful organised gangs. The Kinahan gang in Dublin is reportedly worth £1b. A fully running government in Dublin hasn’t been able to prevent the same problems elsewhere including in Ulster...
Comprehensive Guardian article on how Albanians took control of the UK cocaine market.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/13/kings-of-cocaine-albanian-mafia-uk-drugs-crime