
Three people have been arrested and 18 others have been criminally prosecuted for unlawful actions during the protest held a day earlier in Tirana. Police also report that 44 administrative measures have been imposed, two of which are in the amount of 500,000 lekë.
According to the Police, E. K., 33, has been arrested, suspected of damaging traffic dividers and breaking advertising stands on “Muhamet Gjollesha” street.
I. R., 23, has also been arrested, as he is suspected of hitting a police officer in the line of duty while being escorted to the police station.
The third arrested person is a 15-year-old, charged with several criminal offences, including organizing and participating in unlawful gatherings and demonstrations, disrupting public order and peace, obstructing traffic, destroying property and disobeying police orders.
In addition to those arrested, criminal proceedings have been initiated against 18 other people.
Police announce that, in implementation of Normative Act no. 5, dated 28 October 2026, 44 reports have been completed for administrative offences identified during the protest. Two of the fines are in the amount of 500,000 lekë.
Investigations are continuing in cooperation with the Prosecution Office to fully document the events, identify other persons involved and bring them to legal responsibility.
