Tirana Police have issued an official statement regarding protesters detained during Thursday’s protests.
According to police, 56 people have been arrested and criminal proceedings have been initiated against 97 others.
In the statement, police said protesters had engaged in acts of violence, throwing stones, hard objects and pyrotechnic devices at police officers and public and private institutions.
As a result of the violence, 24 police officers were injured and received medical treatment.
Police said investigations are ongoing to fully document the incidents and identify others involved in the unrest.
Full Police Statement:
Tirana – A total of 56 individuals have been arrested and 97 others are facing criminal proceedings following yesterday’s demonstration, during which protesters allegedly resisted and attacked police officers with hard objects, damaged government buildings, businesses, banks, road signs, and public and private property, and set police vehicles on fire.
During yesterday’s demonstration, some participants engaged in violent acts, throwing stones, hard objects and pyrotechnic devices at police officers and government buildings.
They also destroyed and damaged businesses, banks, road signs, government buildings and other public and private property, as well as setting police vehicles on fire.
During these violent incidents, State Police officers were confronted and struck with hard objects while carrying out their duties.
As a result, 24 police officers were injured and received medical treatment.
Following investigative and procedural actions conducted under the direction of the Prosecutor’s Office, 56 individuals were arrested, while criminal proceedings were initiated against another 97 people suspected of involvement in unlawful activities during the demonstration.
Those arrested include:
N. V., 23; L. A., 24; E. M., 32; D. T., 21; E. N., 21; Xh. K., 22; E. Sh., 22; M. N., 21; H. D., 22; F. D., 32; L. M., 37; E. D., 22; I. K., 20; E. D., 25; E. Q., 20; S. D., 24; F. M., 25; I. G., 36; Xh. K., 22; M. K., 20; K. K., 39; P. K., 21; F. T., 18; L. V., 32; A. S., 19; M. A., 32; R. Ç., 19; I. D., 26; B. B., 19; E. M., 20; A. L., 22; F. Gj., 21; K. G., 20; P. G., 23; Z. S., 43; L. C., 22; E. P., 18; D. Sh., 19; A. B., 20; G. M., 29; and 16 minors aged between 15 and 17.
Police are continuing their investigations to fully document the incidents, identify additional individuals involved and hold them legally accountable.
The case files have been forwarded to the Prosecutor’s Office for further action.
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