A 50-year-old man has been found dead in his home in the village of Dvoran. According to preliminary information, it is suspected that the victim suffered a cardiac arrest, while the police were notified by neighbors. The 50-year-old was living alone after having divorced his wife several years ago, while his ex-wife and children live abroad. Police are carrying out procedural actions related to the case, while the body has been sent for examination to the morgue of the Korça

A man wanted internationally has been located and arrested in the “Vasil Shanto” neighborhood, with the aim of extraditing him to Italy. He was sought for involvement in a criminal organization and drug trafficking. Special Operational Force Directorate structures, within the Criminal Police Department, based on operational intelligence, tracked down and arrested the citizen Kol Bushpepa, also known as Sokol Bushpepa, 45 years old, resident of Rrëshen. This individual had bee

Directorate of Local Police Korçë Traffic Sector Specialists: – arrested in flagrante the citizen E. B., 41 years old, resident of Korçë, after being caught by the Special Forces “Shqiponjat” in neighborhood no. 4, Korçë, driving a vehicle while intoxicated; – arrested in flagrante the citizen L. H., 20 years old, resident of the village Biranj, Korçë, after being caught driving a vehicle while intoxicated. Crimes Investigation Specialists of the Korçë Police Station: – arres

Tina Pajollari, the 21-year-old from Korçë accused of involvement in the 2022 murder of Martin Çeço, has denied any connection to the crime and raised serious allegations against officers of the State Police. In a phone interview with Evis Ahmeti, host of the show Me zemër të hapur, Pajollari said that during her three years in prison, she faced continuous pressure during the investigation related to the case. She claimed she was escorted and held for three days in a hotel ne

Police have carried out searches in several homes and other premises suspected of being involved in illegal activities. An anti-drug operation was conducted by the police and the Special Prosecution (SPAK) in the Elbasan region, where inspections were carried out in several different areas. The operation by Elbasan police took place this morning in cooperation with two FNSH units, while the action was also supported by the prosecution. It is reported that the operation was fo

A serious incident was recorded in the early hours of the morning in Vlorë, where a person was found lifeless in one of the observation towers in the area known as “Plazhi i Vjetër.” According to preliminary information, the case is suspected to be a suicide by hanging, and the incident is believed to have occurred around 05:00 in the morning. Immediately after the discovery, police forces and the investigative team arrived at the scene and began work to fully clarify the cir

A 31-year-old man was caught red-handed in the capital after attempting to sell narcotic seeds. Announcement: The coded operation “Procesi” was finalized by Police Station No. 2, aimed at preventing the cultivation of narcotic plants. A citizen traveling by car was arrested on Rruga e Dafinave while attempting to sell 1,000 cannabis seeds. As a result of increased police vigilance and intensified operational work, focused on preventing and striking criminal activities in the

The General Directorate of Prisons carried out a surprise operation in the Durrës prison, aimed at cracking down on prohibited items inside the institution. According to the official announcement, the operation was conducted following information provided by operational structures and a risk analysis. The inspection was carried out in the early hours of the morning. During the intervention, thorough searches were conducted in both the internal and external areas of the instit

77-year-old Përparim Zeneli was trapped inside his home in the Grancisë neighborhood of the city of Gjirokastër. His calls for help alerted neighbors, who immediately contacted emergency services and police officers. They quickly arrived at the scene to assist in rescuing the elderly man from the apartment. It is reported that the 77-year-old had fallen to the floor under still unclear circumstances and, unable to get up, called for help. His health condition is reported to b

Regional Police Directorate of Korçë Road Traffic Sector specialists arrested in the act citizen K. R., 41 years old, resident of Pojan village, Maliq, after he was caught on the “Zaroshkë–Pustec” road axis driving a motor vehicle without a driving license and without license plates. Crime Investigation specialists of the Korçë Police Station referred the materials to the Prosecutor’s Office and declared wanted citizen B. R., 34 years old, resident of Korçë, as he is suspecte

A serious incident has shaken public opinion, as a 4-year-old child from Pogradec has died at a hospital in Tirana after three days in critical health condition. According to the information, the minor was initially taken to the Pogradec hospital after being accidentally hit on the head with a stone by his younger sister while they were playing at home. Due to the severity of his condition, he was transported to the Trauma Hospital in Tirana for more specialized treatment. De

An approximately 80-year-old woman in Vlora has locked the door of her home, where she lives alone, and gone out onto the apartment’s balcony, threatening to jump. The incident took place in the “Pavarësia 3” neighborhood, where the elderly woman remained for several minutes on the balcony of her third-floor apartment, repeatedly threatening to jump. Police and fire brigade units arrived at the scene. A firefighter climbed up to the apartment using a ladder in an effort to pe

Directorate of the Local Police Korçë Traffic Police specialists caught in the act and arrested citizen E. Sh., 37 years old, resident of the village Rov, Maliq, after he was stopped on the “Libonik–Plasë” road while driving under the influence of alcohol. Specialists for the Investigation of Crimes at the Korçë Police Commissariat: * referred the materials to the Prosecutor’s Office, where criminal proceedings began against citizen G. M., 34 years old, resident of Korçë, as

A school bus carrying students has overturned on the side of the road leading to the Zvërnec Monastery, fortunately without any injuries. According to initial reports, the narrow road made it difficult for buses to maneuver, causing the vehicle to end up on its side. Fortunately, concrete poles prevented the bus from fully tipping over, avoiding a more serious outcome. Firefighters are at the scene and are working to open the door and help the students get out of the bus. “KO

Kavajë Police have declared two young men wanted after uncovering two premises adapted for gambling activities in different areas of the city. A 26-year-old and a 20-year-old are suspected of having rented the spaces and using them for this illegal activity. During inspections in Neighborhood No. 6 and Neighborhood No. 1 in Kavajë, officers found that the premises had been set up for gambling with slot machines. In total, 16 devices used for this activity were discovered and

Anton and Bora Keçi, father and daughter, lost their lives in a tragic accident in Lezhë on Saturday evening. In a condolence post shared by the General Directorate of Prisons, it is announced that the 52-year-old was the Head of Healthcare at Lezhë Prison, while his 20-year-old daughter was following in his footsteps in Medicine, as she was a second-year student at the Faculty of Medicine. Anton Keçi had served for 6 years in the penitentiary system, the Directorate’s statem

The Tirana Police arrested two people this Saturday after they had adapted a local business for organizing gambling activities. As part of the operation codenamed “Fati i Lojërave” (“Game of Chance”), the individuals arrested are the venue’s administrator, E. B., 33, and K. Sh., 20, who was employed as a waiter. “Operation ‘Fati i Lojërave’ continues, another illegal gambling hotspot has been struck. The administrator and waiter of the premises where gambling was being organi

A house in Neighborhood 10 in the city of Korça was engulfed by flames a few minutes ago. According to preliminary information, the fire is suspected to have been caused by an electrical spark from an air conditioner and then spread throughout the entire house. Two fire engines arrived at the scene and worked to extinguish the flames. The family living in the house managed to get out in time, and no injuries have been reported, only material damage. Police are also at the sce

A 48-year-old man has been arrested in Tirana after being caught in the act of transporting weapons with the intent to sell them in the Tufina area. During the arrest, police seized 2 pistols and 1 tactical combat weapon. Official statement: The operation codenamed “Barriera” has been finalized. A case of attempted illegal firearms sale has been cracked down on. Three firearms (2 pistols and 1 tactical weapon) were seized. The 48-year-old who possessed the weapons with intent

Knife stabbing in the Old Bazaar of Korçë. Two bar owners and another person were involved in the fight. The incident happened a few minutes ago, where the conflict initially started verbally between the individuals and then escalated into the use of chairs from the venue. After this, one of them took a knife from the bar and stabbed the other person. The exact cause of the fight is still unknown, but all three individuals are currently at the Korçë hospital. One of the injur