Breaking news: Illegal betting operations uncovered in Korçë. Full police statement below

Korçë Local Police Directorate

Specialists from the Road Traffic Sector arrested in flagrante delicto the citizen E. M., 48 years old, resident of Pogradec, after he was caught on the “Pogradec–Korçë” road driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Specialists for Crime Investigation at the Korçë Police Commissariat referred materials to the Prosecutor’s Office, where criminal proceedings were initiated against the citizen I. D., 58 years old, resident of Korçë, after active sports betting pages were found on his mobile phone during a search. The phone was seized as material evidence.

Specialists for Crime Investigation at the Devoll Police Commissariat referred materials to the Prosecutor’s Office, where criminal proceedings were initiated against the citizen R. H., after he was found carrying out construction works without a permit.

The procedural materials were referred to the Korçë Prosecutor’s Office for further action.

Maliq / On 19.04.2026, in the village of Velitërnë, Maliq, a fire broke out in a cooking area near the home of citizen A. Z. As a result, only material damage was caused. Initial investigative actions suggest the fire was accidental.

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