Police arrest 3 people after violent protest in Tirana
Another 18 are processed, as police issue 44 administrative fines.
Police in Tirana arrested three people and processed 18 others after investigations into violence recorded during a protest held in the Albanian capital the day before.
Police said a 33-year-old man was arrested for allegedly damaging traffic dividers and breaking advertising displays on “Muhamet Gjollesha” road. Another arrested suspect, a 23-year-old man, is accused of hitting a police officer during escorting to a police station. A third arrested suspect, a 15-year-old, is accused of several offences including organizing or taking part in illegal gatherings, disturbing public order and peace, obstructing transport circulation, damaging property and disobeying orders from law enforcement.
In addition to the arrests, police processed 18 other people for alleged unlawful acts during the gathering. Police also imposed 44 administrative measures, including two fines of 500,000 Albanian lek each.
The case is under investigation following the arrests and the criminal processing of the other suspects, according to the police notice.
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Euronews Albania