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Operation against illegal constructions in Saranda, police issue notice: 8 people and 4 police officers arrested
2026-05-15 23:19:13 / AKTUALITET
A State Police operation in Saranda has led to the arrest of 8 people and the detention of 4 police officers, following the discovery of an unauthorized construction site on a beach area.
According to the official announcement, the intervention was made following complaints received by the General Directorate of the State Police regarding illegal works in neighborhood no. 1 of Saranda.
The facility consisted of several structures, some of which were also built in the water.
The police arrested 8 people who were working at the facility in flagrante delicto, while they announced a search for a woman who allegedly owned the beach area and on whose behalf the construction was being carried out.
After police intervention, the unauthorized structures were demolished by IKMT, IMT and the Municipal Police.
Meanwhile, following investigations conducted in cooperation with the Police Supervision Agency and the Saranda Prosecutor's Office, four police officers were arrested, suspected of abuse of office and inaction against illegal construction.
Gëzim Bashllari
Andi Duro
Ajdin Ismailaj
Robert Çullaj
According to the State Police, they are suspected of the criminal offenses of "Abuse of office", "Committing arbitrary actions" and "Failure to take measures to stop illegality".
After the arrest, the Director General of the State Police, Skender Hita, ordered their immediate suspension from duty and the initiation of procedures for their expulsion from the police.
Blerim Tafçiu has also been suspended, after failing to appear for questioning during the investigation.
State Police/Declarations continue to be filed with the General Directorate of the State Police, regarding illegalities observed in the field.
Following information received by the General Directorate of the State Police about an unauthorized construction in a beach area, in neighborhood no. 1, Saranda, where illegal construction works were being carried out in a facility (consisting of several structures, some of them in the water), the Vlora Local Police Directorate arrested 8 citizens red-handed who were working in this facility, and also declared a citizen who owned the beach area, on whose behalf it is suspected that the unauthorized works were being carried out, wanted.
For this construction, the State Police notified the services of IKMT, IMT and the Municipal Police, which carried out the demolition of the constructions.
Meanwhile, the General Directorate of the State Police notified the Police Supervision Agency and, in cooperation with the Saranda General Jurisdiction Prosecutor's Office, continued in-depth actions to hold police officers accountable for failing to carry out their duties in disallowing this construction.
After extensive actions carried out in cooperation with the AMP, the following police officers were detained:
Commissioner Gëzim Bashllari, acting Chief of the Saranda Police Station;
Deputy Commissioner Andi Duro, specialist in crime investigation;
Deputy Commissioner Ajdin Ismailaj, law enforcement specialist;
Inspector Robert Çullaj, area specialist.
These employees are under strong suspicion of committing the criminal offenses of "Abuse of office", "Committing arbitrary actions" and "Failing to take measures to end the illegal situation", these offenses committed in collaboration, not only for this case.
After the detention of these employees, the General Director of the State Police, Major General Skender Hita, immediately suspended the four police officers from duty and the Directorate of Professional Standards in the State Police has initiated procedures for their expulsion from the State Police, for the violations found, which have brought serious consequences in terms of law enforcement, territorial protection and damage to the image of the State Police.
The Director General of the State Police has also immediately suspended from duty the Head of the Section for the Investigation of Major Crimes at the Saranda Police Station, Commissioner Blerim Tafçiu, after he failed to appear for questioning during the investigative actions being carried out by the Police Supervision Agency.
The State Police thanks, encourages and invites citizens to report any case of abuse of duty by police officers, as well as any case of illegality they observe, guaranteeing a quick and professional response.
Also, the State Police is determined to remove from its ranks anyone who abuses their duty, the trust of citizens, and the law.
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