
Geron Cecja, 48 years old, internationally wanted by Albanian authorities for a murder that occurred in Tirana in 2006, has been arrested in Athens.
The arrest was carried out by a special task force of the Greek police, following information on his whereabouts.
As reported by Top Channel correspondent Artur Bibe, Cecja was arrested yesterday afternoon in the Filothei area of Athens, by officers of the Greek Police Investigation Department.
The 48-year-old, born on November 27, 1978, is accused by Albanian authorities of murdering a fellow countryman in Tirana in 2006.
An international arrest warrant had been issued for him, and he had been wanted by Albanian authorities for about 20 years.
After the arrest, Cecja was sent to the competent Public Prosecutor's Office in Greece.
The Greek authorities are now awaiting a decision regarding his extradition procedures to Albania.