Police finish 3 raids in Tirana and Fier, arrest 5 suspects
Over 24 hours, police recorded 8 drug cases and 6 domestic-violence reports across Albania.
Albanian police have wrapped up three operations in Tirana and Fier to target illegal arms, theft and prostitution, while also arresting suspects wanted for other crimes.
During the past 24 hours, police reported 8 drug cases nationwide, with 8 offenders processed while at liberty. Authorities seized suspected cannabis sativa and cocaine.
In the cases involving crimes against people, police recorded 10 incidents with 9 offenders identified. Three suspects were detained for breaching a safety measure, for sexual relations with a minor, and for stalking. Seven others were processed while at liberty, and one person was reported wanted for using plastic number plates and wearing clothing resembling police uniforms.
Court documents were also enforced. Police executed an appeals court decision in Tirana ordering the arrest of a 27-year-old man from Bulqizë for illegal possession and production of weapons, explosives and ammunition, and for disturbing public order.
In Durrës, two people were arrested for assaulting an officer. Nine other people were processed while at liberty over another disturbance case.
Police also reported two property crime cases, with both offenders processed while at liberty. In Vlorë, two people were processed after allegedly holding public calls for violence during days of increased agitation, including at a gathering at Sheshi i Flamurit.
Explosive-related work continued after a report from Mamurras. A suspected explosive device found in a home yard was removed without problems by engineering unit experts.
Elsewhere, police recorded 6 domestic-violence cases, with two arrests, two cases processed while at liberty, and two people listed as wanted. In parallel, courts were asked to issue 5 protection orders.
Police also reported two environmental-crime cases, with two offenders processed while at liberty. In addition, police said they processed 10 people for various offences, and one more was listed as wanted.
Finally, police reported 5 arrests over driving under the influence of alcohol or without a valid driving licence, and two cases for violating traffic rules.
The operations are ongoing in other areas, but police said the main raids and enforcement actions covered by the past 24 hours have been completed, with arrests made and suspects processed or sought as described.
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Source:
Albanian State Police