Tirana police have arrested 6 people, including two minors, following acts of violence during the protest held yesterday in the capital.
Through a statement, the Police announced that the protesters opposed and hit the Police officers with hard objects, pyrotechnics, Molotov cocktails, balls and metal screws.
Also, during the rally, road traffic was blocked on several axes and garbage cans were burned.
26-year-old Andi Shtepani , 18-year-old Leonardo Kola , 38-year-old Frenkli Çullhaj and 35-year-old Kevin Radosevich , a foreign citizen, as well as two minors, were arrested .
Meanwhile, investigations have been launched for 3 people, while 2 are wanted. During the searches, the police seized Molotov cocktails that were found in the possession of two of the arrested.
Police Announcement:
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".