One arrested, eight prosecuted for various offenses in Northern Albania
One person was arrested and 8 others were prosecuted without being detained for various criminal offences, the police anounced this Friday morning. Authorities revealed that the arrested person is charged with the criminal offense of “Theft of electricity”, after an illegal connection of electricity was found in his business in …
Albanian pupils’ E-Albania registration postponed to end of September
Ministry of Education and Sports has given the opportunity to all students in pre-university education, who have not yet registered through the e-Albania portal, but continue to study physically, to register online by September 30. This decision has been made based on the fact that the year 2023-2024 is the …
An apartment in Tirana engulfed in flames
An apartment on the 9th floor of a building was engulfed in flames. The incident took place on “Sali Butka” street in the capital, around 2:20 p.m. According to previous information, it is learned that the fire broke out on the balcony of the apartment, on the top floor of …
Mega operation, Balla: The beginning of the engagement against the production, trafficking and distribution of drugs
The Minister of the Interior, Taulant Balla, spoke about the anti-drug mega-operation coded “Tempulli”, spread throughout the country, with over 200 arrested. In a joint press conference with the Director General of the State Police, Muhamet Rrumbullaku, Balla said that this operation marks only the beginning of a new journey …
DNA reference laboratory inaugurated for fight on crime
Interior Minister, Taulant Balla and the Minister of Immigration in the United Kingdom, Robert Jenrick participated in the opening ceremony of the DNA Reference Laboratory at the Scientific Police Institute, which will help in the fight against organized crime in Albania, but also in the United Kingdom. Genetic profiles of …
Mega drugs operation leads to over 200 arrests Albania-wide
A major national anti-drug operation has been carried out by land and air in Tirana and all of Albania this Thursday, leading to over 200 arrests. Local media reported that the helicopters also flew over the terraces of the buildings in Tirana, while dozens of “strong” houses in the neighborhoods …
Inmate dies due to cardiorespiratory arrest in Tirana’s hospital
A convict died in hospital this Thursday from cardiorespiratory arrest. It is learned that 62-year-old Islam Binjaku, sentenced to 10 years in prison for drugs, was in intensive care since August 31. Forensic experts and the police are following the legal procedures. Forensic experts, as well as SHKBB judicial police …
Over 110 arrest warrants issued in huge Tirana anti-drugs operation
An anti-drug operation is being carried out by the Tirana police, the Anti-Drug sector, under the direction of the capital’s prosecutor’s office, to target drug dealers. According to the local media, so far a total of 112 arrest warrants have been issued, while more than 70 people have been escorted …
Elbasan incinerator session postponed due to defendants’ absence
Postponement of the court session for the Elbasan incinerator has been decided again this Thursday. Based on the information at hand, the court has decided that the hearing will take place on September 21 at 09:30. According to the information, the reason for the postponement of the session was the …
Elbasan policeman among arrested in huge drugs operation
An anti-drug operation, for which the investigation started months ago, has been extended to several cities in the country, this Thursday including Elbasan. According to the Elbasan Police, among those arrested in Elbasan is also a police officer, Saimir Hysa. He was aware of the criminal activity and is charged …