TIRANA, Oct. 26 /ATA/ – Albanian police have arrested nine people, launched criminal proceedings against two others and declared 20 people wanted over violence during a protest on Sunday, accusing them of attacking officers with hard objects and pyrotechnic devices and damaging state buildings.
Police said the arrests followed investigative and procedural actions carried out under the direction of the prosecution service.
Police also arrested a suspect for allegedly breaching a house-arrest order imposed in connection with a theft case. He is suspected of involvement in unlawful acts during the Oct. 24 protest, police said.
During a search of another suspect’s home, officers found and seized a quantity of suspected cannabis, which was taken as evidence, according to the police statement.
Investigations are continuing under the direction of the prosecution service to establish the full circumstances of the alleged offences, identify other people involved and bring them to justice.
The case files have been referred to the prosecution service for further action.
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