“The recent case of arresting and starting legal proceedings against an officer of the State Police in Saranda, suspected of peddling narcotics, which comes on top of the operation staged a few days ago in Durrës, are only 2 of 14 cases of violations and disgrace evidenced in the last three weeks as part of an irreversible process of self-cleansing the Police ranks, which has entered a new phase,” he said.

Lamallari stressed that “first-level management or execution employees, suspected of office abuse, corruption, criminal offenses in the field of narcotics, arbitrary actions or any other illegal actions will continue to be brought to justice as part of the uncompromising effort of the government and the Ministry of Interior to elevate to another level the rule of law and the trust of citizens in the State Police.”

“Strengthening cooperation between law enforcement agencies in this direction is critical, increasing trust and cooperation with Albanian citizens is our guiding compass for a safer and more peaceful Albania thanks to the work and dedication of honest and professional guardians of the law,” he emphasized. .

Lamallari thanked all those citizens who have reported or shared their complaints about suspected illegal actions or acts that run counter to the Code of Ethics in the State Police.

“Although this month is far from over, the significant results, as well as many other cases of police officers dismissed for violating ethical norms, would not have been achieved without the public trust and cooperation. The Ministry of Interior encourages all citizens to continue to support our work, the State Police and the Police Oversight Agency. Your trust and commitment through reporting and denouncing any suspected violation of the law or ethics, are the best guarantee for the law implementation and the strengthening of order and public safety in our country,” he said. /m.m/sm/