Police station managers are being prosecuted for allegedly allowing the construction of an unauthorized 5-story building in Himara. Two detained and two wanted

2026-08-11 09:54:00 / AKTUALITET ALFA PRESS

Police station managers are being prosecuted for allegedly allowing the

Four State Police employees have been prosecuted by the Police Supervision Agency (AMP) for the criminal offense of "Abuse of office", in connection with the case of the construction of a five-story building without a permit in Himara, which was demolished by IKMT.

According to the AMP, the investigations so far show that the chain of command of the police structures of the Himara Police Commissariat is involved in this case. Two of the employees have been detained, while two others are wanted.

"Press release. Following the incident of the construction of an unauthorized 5-story building in Himara, which was demolished by IKMT, the first procedural actions were carried out by the State Police and the owner of the building was arrested in flagrante delicto.

The Police Supervision Agency continues investigative actions to fully document the responsibilities of the State Police employees involved in this case, specifically;

From the investigations conducted so far, it appears that the chain of command of the police structures of the Himara Police Commissariat was involved in this incident, specifically four employees of the State Police, who are being prosecuted for the criminal offense of "Abuse of Office", Article 248 of the Criminal Code.

Emiljano Prenga, acting Head of Crimes in Volum, Divjaka Police Station, previously Head of Crimes in Volum, Himara Police Station, detained.

Klodian Petani, currently Crime Investigation Specialist, Vlora Police Station, previously Crime Investigation Specialist, Himara Police Station, detained.

Ferit Merkaj, acting Head of the Traffic Section, Vlora DVP, previously Head of the Himara Police Station, declared wanted.

Redin Çaushaj, acting SPZ, Himara Police Station, declared wanted.

Following the procedural actions, two of the employees declared wanted have appeared and have been detained on their own initiative, while the other two employees have not been found in their homes and, despite notifications, have not yet appeared before the relevant structures.

For the other two employees, procedures have been completed to declare them wanted.

"AMP continues investigative actions to fully clarify the circumstances of the case and document legal responsibilities," the announcement reads.

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