Tirana Police have arrested 10 people, initiated criminal proceedings against two others, and declared 20 individuals wanted as part of investigations into suspected unlawful activities during the protests on October 24 and 25.
According to the police statement, those arrested are suspected of resisting and attacking police officers with hard objects and pyrotechnic devices, as well as damaging government buildings during the demonstrations.
Among those arrested is a 23-year-old German national.
Police also arrested a 20-year-old suspected of violating a house arrest order imposed in connection with a theft charge. According to authorities, he is also suspected of involvement in unlawful activities during the October 24 protest.
During a search of the home of one of the arrested individuals, aged 20, police discovered and seized a quantity of suspected cannabis.
Investigations are ongoing under the supervision of the Prosecutor’s Office to fully document the incidents, identify other individuals suspected of involvement, and bring them to justice.
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