Tirana Police Criminally Prosecute 23 More Protesters: They Impeded Car Traffic on Several Streets

2026-06-18 16:34:36Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Tirana Police Criminally Prosecute 23 More Protesters: They Impeded Car Traffic

Following yesterday's rally in front of the Prime Minister's Office, the police have criminally prosecuted 23 citizens.

According to the police, the verifications carried out showed that some of the participants in the rally organized and directed the participants, preventing the free movement of vehicles on several streets in Tirana, contrary to the previously announced itinerary.

Police Notification

The Tirana DVP Police Services, in addition to their commitment to guaranteeing order and security during the rally held yesterday evening, have carried out a series of investigative and procedural actions to identify citizens who committed acts contrary to the law during the rally.

The verifications carried out showed that some of the participants in the rally organized and directed the participants, obstructing the free movement of vehicles on several streets in Tirana, contrary to the previously announced itinerary.

In this regard, 23 citizens were criminally prosecuted by the Crime Investigation specialists at Police Station No. 3, specifically: AK, A. Ll., LK, EK, VD, EZ, Xh. P., AN, I. Rr., J. Sh., AH, Xh. B., Sh. B., EQ, TH, SM, EK, DK, A. Ll., LD, BK, RS and EL.

Work continues to identify and prosecute other responsible persons.

The procedural materials will be referred to the Prosecutor's Office for the criminal offenses of "Organizing and participating in illegal gatherings and demonstrations", "Disturbing public order and peace" and "Obstructing the movement of means of transport".

Meanwhile, we clarify that on 17.06.2026, citizen RM appeared at the Police Station No. 2 in Tirana, reporting that during the protest held on 16.06.2026, he was threatened by citizen GP, ​​after a debate regarding the publication of a video on a social network, where it was alleged that citizen GP prevented citizens from speaking at the podium. According to the report, the latter addressed him with words that the complainant considered threatening. The complainant also stated that he and his wife feel threatened by citizen GP.

The police called and took a statement from citizen GP, ​​who admitted that he had sought clarification from the complainant about the video published on a social network.

In relation to this case, the materials will be referred to the Prosecutor's Office for further action.


Video