Prosecution of police, police in focus from protest

The Kukes Prosecution has launched further proceedings relating to the protest on the National Highway. 

Along with the 23 protesters who were arrested on three counts of charges, destruction of property, destruction of property with violence and opposition to police officers, the Prosecution in Kukes is now turning their head towards the police officers involved.

Sources from the prosecution have told Ora News that footage from the protest is being reviewed to determine any inappropriate actions by police officers, including inaction where it was required. 

Protestor's testimonies are also being taken into consideration, although at this stage it is unclear how many police officers are likely to be targeted by the prosecution's proceedings. 

About 80 police effectives were engaged in the protest, were mainly from the police station of Kukes and the Rapid Intervention Forces of Tirana and Shkodra.

According to the official announcement by State Police, 14 police officers were injured in this protest, one of whom was in serious condition, while there were no confirmed reports of any injuries amongst the protesters themselves.