Protests against the government/ 27 people are being prosecuted

2026-06-19 15:44:00, Kronika CNA

Tirana police have criminally prosecuted 27 people in connection with the protest held the day before in the capital against the government.

According to official information, these citizens have caused obstruction to the circulation of means of transport, as well as concern for public order and peace, by directing citizens participating in the rally to move on multiple axes of the capital, exceeding the officially announced hours and perimeter of movement.

It is reported that a vehicle has also been seized, while work continues to identify and prosecute other citizens responsible for illegal actions during the rally.

Police announcement:

Tirana

Following the investigative and procedural actions carried out by the structures of the Tirana Local Police Directorate, in relation to the rally held on 18.06.2026, in Tirana, 27 citizens, suspected of being involved during the rally in actions that violate public order and security, have been identified and criminally prosecuted.

Specifically, the following citizens were prosecuted:

GS, 44 years old; EM, 23 years old; AH, 51 years old; K. Gj., 18 years old; RM, 21 years old; MD, 22 years old; A. Gj., 19 years old; EY, 21 years old; JB, 26 years old; AG, 26 years old; AM, 38 years old; Th. D., 19 years old; KD, 21 years old; EM, 30 years old; AM, 19 years old; IH, 50 years old; BH, 34 years old; Sh. B., 33 years old; VD, 30 years old; RS, 21 years old; EQ, 21 years old; Xh. P., 27 years old; BK, 35 years old; I. Rr., 29 years old; DK, 31 years old; EK, 31 years old and EK, 32 years old.

These citizens have caused obstruction to the circulation of means of transport, as well as concern for public order and peace, by directing citizens participating in the rally to move along numerous axes of the capital, exceeding the officially announced hours and perimeter of movement.

Also, 1 vehicle was seized.

Work continues to identify and prosecute other citizens responsible for illegal actions during the rally.

The procedural materials will be referred to the Tirana Prosecutor's Office for further action.

Tirana Police appeal to the organizers of the rally and its participants to respect the announced schedule and itinerary for the rally, so as not to block the free movement of citizens and vehicles outside the perimeter of the rally. /CNA