Four high school students from “Naim Frashëri” secondary school in Durrës were escorted by Montenegrin police to Kotor after an incident that occurred during a trip to Montenegro.
The students, all boys, spent the night at the police station and were then released.
According to preliminary information, the incident happened as the group of students was returning from lunch. Along the way, they became involved in a conflict with an elderly local woman who had asked them where they were from.
In response, the high school students made the eagle symbol with their hands and laughed. According to reports, the elderly woman then slapped one of the students, which escalated the situation.
The woman notified the police, claiming she had felt provoked by the young men’s actions. After officers arrived, the four high school students were taken to the police station, where they remained overnight.
A accompanying teacher, who had been with the students, also went to the police station after the incident.
After the procedures were completed, the four young men were released. According to reports, they were asked not to repeat gestures involving national symbols.
The education authorities in Durrës and the Ministry of Education have also been informed about the incident.