A tragic incident was recorded this Friday in the village of Shosh, Shkodër, where a 58-year-old man lost his life after reportedly being accidentally struck by a tree. The victim has been identified as Tonin Zojza, who, according to preliminary information, was in a forested area cutting and collecting firewood when the accident occurred. It is suspected that while he was working, a tree struck the 58-year-old, causing fatal injuries. Police officers and an investigative tea

A 61-year-old man has been arrested by police in Krujë after a firearm and ammunition were found during a search of his home. According to police, Shaban Murati, 61, was arrested as part of a police operation codenamed “Foksi.” Authorities said he had previously been convicted of cultivating narcotic plants. During the search, police officers found a pistol and a magazine loaded with ammunition in a storage facility within the grounds of the 61-year-old’s home. The firearm an

During a search carried out yesterday by the General Directorate of Prisons and the Oversight Agency for the Execution of Criminal Decisions, a quantity of suspected narcotics was found at Prison 313 in Tirana. At first glance, it is clear that these are cooked pasta, but they are not just pasta. Cocaine and hashish were hidden inside and were intended to be smuggled into the prison. The cocaine and cannabis had allegedly been ordered by phone by an inmate, identified as O. A

Cocaine and hashish have been found inside Prison 313. The news was confirmed to BalkanWeb by journalist Klodiana Lala. The drugs were reportedly hidden in food, although it is not yet known which inmate the food belonged to. Inspections are currently being carried out by the Directorate of Prisons and the Agency for Oversight of the Criminal Sentences Enforcement System. “KORÇA BOOM”

A 59-year-old man from Elbasan has been arrested after allegedly attempting to establish contact with minors with the intention of engaging in sexual relations. According to unofficial sources, he is suspected of the criminal offense of “Sexual or homosexual relations with minors,” in the attempted stage. Preliminary investigations indicate that he allegedly obtained minors’ phone numbers through deception and grooming, communicated with them, and invited them to meetings, in

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Tirana after being caught carrying an unlicensed firearm. The police operation, codenamed “Last Gun,” was carried out by officers from Police Station No. 1 following operational information that a person was traveling in a vehicle and was suspected of carrying a firearm. Police located and stopped a Citroën DS3 on “Collakët” Street, driven by 32-year-old R. V. During the search of the vehicle, officers found and seized a pistol along wit

An anti-drug operation is underway in Korçë, where several homes and vehicles have been searched. The operation is being led by the Korçë Local Police Directorate and, according to preliminary information, is targeting individuals suspected of distributing and selling narcotics. One person has reportedly been arrested so far. During the operation against him, officers searched the vehicle he was using and then his home. Several doses of cocaine were found during the searches.

A serious accident occurred at a location known as “Pushimi i Shoferit” on the Lushnje–Fier highway. A Volkswagen vehicle collided with a van transporting passengers toward southern Albania. In an attempt to avoid the collision with the car, the van swerved and crashed into the highway’s metal barriers. Several passengers in the van were injured in the impact, but only two of them were transported by ambulance to the hospital to receive medical treatment. Police arrived at th

Two road accidents were reported this morning in Bulqizë, within a period of around 20 minutes, leaving three people injured. The accidents occurred in the area known as Vajkal and in the Pishat area, in Fushë-Bulqizë. It is learned that the drivers involved in the accidents were the ones who notified the ambulance service and the Police. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scenes, provided first aid to the injured, and then transported them to Bulqizë Hospital. Accordi

A car accident was reported at around 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday on the Maliq–Pogradec road, near the village of Sovjan. According to initial information, the accident occurred after the driver of a Korçë Hospital ambulance lost control of the vehicle and collided with a car bearing Greek license plates, injuring the driver of a Nissan. The Albanian emigrant, who had just returned home for vacation, was urgently taken to the hospital. Sources close to the Korçë Regional Hospital sa

An 85-year-old Albanian man died at Bologna’s “Guglielmo Marconi” Airport after suffering cardiocirculatory arrest during the landing of the plane he was traveling on from Tirana. According to Italian media reports, the 85-year-old was traveling with several family members and had been suffering from serious health problems for some time. Due to his condition, medical assistance had also been requested in advance for his arrival at the airport. However, during the plane’s lan

Police searched the 44-year-old’s two residences in the city of Pogradec and in the village of Vërdovë. The operation, codenamed “Surprise,” was carried out following information obtained through operational channels. A 44-year-old man has been arrested in Pogradec after police found an automatic firearm and live ammunition, which he is suspected of possessing illegally. The operation, codenamed “Surprise,” was conducted by specialists from the Pogradec Police Station followi

A road accident was recorded in the early hours of this morning in Sarandë. The incident occurred around 6:00 a.m., at the entrance to “Onhezmi” Street. The driver lost control of the vehicle, initially crashing into garbage bins located along the roadside and then into two trees. The collision caused significant damage to the vehicle, as well as to the trees along the sidewalk. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and no other vehicles were damaged in the accident. Follow

A family conflict in the village of Majtarë, Dibër, risked escalating after a 34-year-old man allegedly assaulted his sister-in-law, while her 19-year-old son fired a firearm into the air. Police arrested the 34-year-old D. E., while 19-year-old F. E. has been declared wanted. According to police, the conflict began within a family in the village of Majtarë, where D. E., 34, allegedly assaulted his sister-in-law, F. E., 40. During the conflict, the 40-year-old woman’s son, 19

Operation “Momenti” finalized as a result of operational work. A case of the sale and purchase of hard drugs was caught in the act. Both individuals involved in this case were arrested on “Egnatia” Street. A total of 252 grams of cocaine, a “BMW” vehicle, and 3 mobile phones were seized. Specialists of the Narcotics Investigation Section, following the rapid processing of information obtained through operational means regarding the involvement of 2 individuals in criminal act

During the early hours of this morning, the body of Lirim Hajredini was found near the “Mavrovka” shopping center, causing shock and numerous reactions among colleagues, friends, and people who had known him over the years. Following the report of the incident, police officers arrived at the scene, cordoned off the area, and launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. According to preliminary information, the incident is suspected to be a s

A 3-year-old child has been admitted to intensive care after suffering an electric shock from a streetlight pole. The incident occurred on Migjeni Street in the city of Berat. The child was immediately transported to the emergency department, where he received first aid. However, due to his serious condition, he was subsequently transferred to intensive care. Fortunately, the child is out of danger. “KORÇA BOOM”

The Korçë Court has imposed the security measure of “detention in prison” against Kristjan Sterjo, who is suspected of killing 20-year-old Joan Zuko in an incident that occurred on August 8. The hearing to determine the security measure was held this Wednesday under tight security. Prosecutor Artenida Toska requested that Sterjo be remanded in custody, a request that was accepted by the court. Sources from inside the hearing said that Sterjo gave the same account of the incid

A serious incident was reported Monday evening in the city of Laç, where a 28-year-old man told police that shots had been fired at him while he was walking. The incident occurred at around 11:55 p.m. According to the police statement, the 28-year-old, identified by the initials S.K., a resident of Laç, reported that a person had fired a gun in his direction. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the shooting. Immediately after receiving the report, the invest

A road accident was recorded this morning, August 10, 2026, on the Levan–Tepelenë road, in the Mollaj area. According to preliminary information, two Mercedes-Benz vehicles were involved in the accident, one driven by A.M. and the other by F.M. F.M.’s vehicle also had his wife and their two daughters on board. All four family members were taken by ambulance to the Fier Regional Hospital to receive medical treatment. Police are at the scene and are working to clarify the circu