Tirana police arrested three people and initiated criminal proceedings against 18 others as part of an investigation into acts of violence during Saturday’s protest in the capital.
Police said they arrested a 33-year-old identified by the initials E.K. on suspicion of damaging road dividers and smashing advertising stands on Muhamet Gjollesha Street.
A 23-year-old identified by the initials I.R. was also arrested on suspicion of striking a police officer while being escorted to a police station.
The third person arrested was a 15-year-old suspected of several offences, including organising and taking part in unlawful gatherings, disturbing public order and peace, obstructing vehicular traffic, destroying property and disobeying police orders.
Police initiated criminal proceedings against 18 other people over alleged unlawful acts during the protest.
Police also issued 44 administrative fines under Normative Act No. 5 of 28 October 2026. Two of the fines were 500,000 Albanian lek each.
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