Albanian Police arrest 23 after violent protests in Tirana

During the latest protest, held in various parts of Albania’s capital, State Police officers were reportedly attacked for several hours with stones, screws, metal balls, wooden and metal sticks, pyrotechnic devices, Molotov cocktails and gas canisters fitted with detonators.

According to police, several officers were injured in attacks carried out by masked individuals and received medical treatment, CE Report informs via the State Police of Albania's official website.

Following investigative and procedural actions conducted under the supervision of the Prosecutor’s Office in connection with yesterday’s demonstration:

23 individuals were arrested: J. B., 54; L. B., 48; D. Zh., 36; Xh. M., 27; M. S., 38; K. F., 25; V. L., 29; E. Zh., 34; Xh. M., 30; A. E., 38; R. K., 23; E. N., 26; M. Sh., 33; R. H., 27; B. O., 18; E. N., 28; L. N., 25; O. A., 19; J. Z., 35; R. V., 31; V. A., 20; E. Xh., 39; and R. D., 31.

Criminal proceedings were initiated against 13 individuals.

Another 30 individuals were declared wanted.

Police are continuing their investigations to fully document the incidents, identify other individuals involved and hold those responsible accountable under the law.

The case files have been forwarded to the Prosecutor’s Office for further legal proceedings.

Photo: State Police of Albania