Gang of Gaxhai () was a criminal group created in March 1997 that operated in the city of Vlora during 1997 when anarchy reigned in the South. 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
Vlorë ( , ; sq-definite, Vlora) is the third most populous city of the Republic of Albania and seat of Vlorë County and Vlorë Municipality. Located in southwestern Albania, Vlorë sprawls on the Bay of Vlorë and is surrounded by the foo ...
and other southern cities. Their main rivals were the
Gang of Çole
Gang of Çole ( or ''Banda e Zani Çaushit'') was an Albanian criminal group that operated in the city of Vlora during 1997–2001. The peak of their criminal activity was during March–June 1997, when anarchy reigned in the South. Gang members w ...
({{sq, Banda e Çoles). Upon completion of the rebellion and the arrest of members of two gangs, the war between them ended.
Albanian Civil War
1997 in Albania
Albanian Mafia
Gaxhai