Six people have been arrested, while three others have been prosecuted and two are wanted, following acts of violence during the protest held yesterday in Tirana. According to the police statement, the protesters opposed the officers by hitting them with hard objects, pyrotechnics, Molotov cocktails, as well as blocking traffic and burning garbage bins.
It is learned that among those arrested are two minors and a foreign citizen. During the searches, the police seized Molotov cocktails, which were found on two of the arrested. Investigations continue to identify other persons involved, while the procedural materials have been referred to the Prosecutor's Office for further action.
NOTICE:
Tirana / They resisted and attacked police officers with hard objects, pyrotechnics, Molotov cocktails, balls and metal screws, blocked traffic and burned garbage cans; 6 citizens were arrested, 3 others were criminally prosecuted and 2 were declared wanted.
Molotov cocktails are seized.
Following the investigative and procedural actions, carried out under the direction of the Prosecutor's Office, for the legal documentation of the acts of violence during the rally held yesterday, the following citizens were arrested:
A. Sh., 26 years old, LK, 18 years old, F. Ç., 38 years old, KR, 35 years old (foreign citizen), as well as 2 minor citizens.
Also, 3 citizens were criminally prosecuted and 2 others were declared wanted.
During the searches, citizens LK and A. Sh. were found and seized with Molotov cocktails.
Criminal Investigation Specialists, in cooperation with the Prosecutor's Office, continue to take action to fully document the illegal actions committed during the rally, identify other citizens involved, and hold them accountable.
The procedural materials were referred to the Prosecution for the criminal offenses of "Murder of a Police Officer", which remained in the attempted stage, "Organization and participation in illegal gatherings and demonstrations", "Disturbing public peace", "Opposition of a Police Officer of public order", "Violation of rules on explosives and flammable substances", "Obstruction of the circulation of means of transport", "Destruction of property by fire" and "Unauthorized possession and production of explosive weapons and ammunition".
