Four people have been arrested and seven others are facing criminal proceedings following acts of violence during a protest held in Tirana the previous day. According to police, protesters confronted officers, attacked them with hard objects and pyrotechnic devices, blocked traffic and set waste bins on fire.
As part of the investigation, conducted in cooperation with the Prosecutor’s Office, four individuals were arrested: Kevin Ndrevataj, 24, Muhamet Karaj, 19, Blerdjan Murati, 19, and Zef Nika, 34. Meanwhile, criminal proceedings have been initiated against seven other individuals.
During personal searches, police found a quantity of suspected cannabis and a sharp metal object on one of those arrested, identified by the initials K. N. A subsequent search of his residence led to the seizure of an imitation firearm and 50 metal pellets.
Police also announced the seizure of devices suspected of having been used to launch stones, along with other objects allegedly used during the violent incidents.
Masked Protester Fined 500,000 Lek
Under Normative Act No. 5, dated October 28, 2026, authorities imposed a total of 12 administrative penalties for violations identified during the demonstration.
One of the penalties, amounting to 500,000 Albanian lek, was imposed on an individual who, while wearing a hood to conceal his identity, engaged in violent actions by throwing stones at police officers and the Prime Minister’s Office building.
According to the official statement, police officers had repeatedly called on the individual to stop his violent actions and disperse, but he failed to comply with their orders.
Police and prosecutors stated that investigations are ongoing to fully document the incidents, identify other individuals involved and hold them legally accountable.
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