
The next hearing on the "Golden Bullet" case is being held at the Special Court (GJKKO).
Top Channel journalist Anila Hoxha, who is following the hearing, has secured the testimony of Krenar Guçe, former deputy director of the Elbasan Police.
During his testimony, Krenar Guçe stated that he was informed by the former Director General of Police, Gledis Nano, about people who, according to him, had malicious intentions towards him. He said that for this reason he had benefited from state protection for about two years.
Guçe added that a photo of him was found on the phone of the repentant justice Nuredin Dumani, while emphasizing that there was no complete information about the moment of the threat.
He also recalled an accident that occurred on November 5, 2021, saying that he had been on medical leave and off active duty for a long period.
Discussions in the session:
Fatos Gosa's lawyer: Have you been threatened while performing your duties?
Krenar Guçe: While performing my duty, I was called by the former general director Gledis Nano and informed that certain people had malicious intentions towards me, they had my photo on their phone and for this reason I had state protection for 2 years. On November 5, 2021, I had an accident, broke my leg. I stayed for 6 months with a report.
I was not given an explanation as to when the threat was made. My photo was found on Duman's phone.
The Albanian state has given me protection.
Fatos Gosa's lawyer (After reading a report of the surveillance of Rinas' entry into Albania and his visit to a hotel of Hajdar Bako Çopja in December 2019): Why didn't you refer the name of the person whose movements you monitored to the prosecutor, Hajdar Bako Çopja?
Krenar Guçe: The minutes are clear. It was an investigative secret. If you look in the file, you will also find the minutes that I referred to the prosecutor.
He is further asked about the threat.
Krenar Guçe: I was called by my superiors and informed that certain people had taken action against me and had provided me with protection for my safety. On November 5, 2021, I had an accident and was on leave during the period when I was informed. I knew nothing. My superiors informed me of the threat, as a photo of me was found on Nuredin Dumani's phone.
Why didn't you refer his name to the prosecutor's office? (referring to the Hajdar Copja surveillance report)
Krenar Guçe: The minutes you read are clear. The information was referred to…
This one did not mention Armis Stafa's name as the person who accompanied Hajdar Çopjan.
Lawyer Përparim Kulluri: Why were you called as a witness, since not every police officer is called?
Guçe: No, I don't understand, you tell me.
Prosecutor: Don't ask!
Lawyer Përparim Kulluri: Since you have not conducted an investigation, we as lawyers will ask. Honorable, this officer has been called to ask why he did not do his duty. What is the procedure for a wanted person? How is the work organized by the police?
Guçe: Wanted person.
Lawyer Përparim Kulluri: Police or with security measures? The State Police, when it has information about persons with security measures, can exercise control. What happens?
Prosecutor: Questions should be no in principle.
Guçe: When the police have information about a person under security measures, whether in a residence or elsewhere, they carry out a search.
Lawyer: No, as an officer yourself, did you keep any complete records of the wanted Talo Çela?
Elda Zotaj, lawyer: You are asking about the investigative actions carried out by officer Krenar Guçe.
Guçe: I saw the cameras of the Jurgen Hotel, from the moment of entry to the moment of exit. I identified citizen Hajdar Bako through the car he was using, he had an Alfa Romeo. Armir Stafa, as I recall, was the owner of the car. I immediately notified my superior.
The prosecutor intervenes: The officer is being questioned about his duty. Tell us why they are questioning him.
The court intervenes: The prosecutor is warned not to intervene, communication is done through the court. The court warns prosecutor Behar Dibra for unnecessary intervention.
Elda Zotaj, (Altin Ndoc's lawyer): Have you ever checked for Talo Çela in Fatos Gosa's house?
Guçe: I don't remember if we searched for citizen Talo Çela in Fatos Gosa's house.
Elda Zotaj: How did you identify the person who accompanied Bako?
Guçe : We identified it through the car's license plates. It was an "Alfa Romeo". The owner was Armir Stafa.
Elda Zotaj: Did you keep minutes of this moment?
Guçe: I don't remember.
Elda Zotaj: Who did you inform?
Guçe: My superior, Leonard Palushi.
Elda Zotaj: We ask you, can you identify what you saw on camera?
Guçe: I gave my statement earlier.
Elda Zotaj: Yes, but I remind you that we are in trial here and you are a witness.
Guçe: He was 30–35 years old, dark-skinned, with black hair, with normal features.
Elda Zotaj: What itinerary did they follow when they took citizen Hajdar Bako?
Guçe : He picked her up at the hotel and they continued to the airport.
Elda Zotaj: Have they committed other actions?
Guçe: No, I don't remember.
Elda Zotaj: Do you remember the actions Bako took up until the moment he was separated from this citizen in Rinas?
Guçe: No, I don't remember.
Elda Zotaj: Have you done further verification?
Guçe: We functioned as an investigative group.
Elda Zotaj: For the person Armir Stafa specifically?
Guçe: No, I don't remember.
Elda Zotaj: At that time, on what basis did you identify citizen Bako when you saw him on camera? Due to personal acquaintances?
Guçe: I am not personally familiar with him, from looking into the system.
Elda Zotaj: You declared that you were taken under state protection in 2022, can you tell us who the person is who threatened you?
Guçe: Nuredin Dumani.
Elda Zotaj: Do you have any knowledge about what this citizen has stated about the photo found on the phone?
Prosecutor Behar Dibra: How can this question be asked? The media is revealing what the answers are and what they are not. In Albania, everything is known. Your friends and your friends have revealed it.
The court intervenes: I draw the attention of the prosecutor for the umpteenth time not to intervene.
Elda Zotaj: Have you known, carried out investigative actions against Nuredin Dumani?
Guçe: I conducted investigations which resulted in him being the author of Bujar Çela's murder.
Elda Zotaj: Have you asked the prosecutor to issue a search warrant for this citizen?
Guçe: I was the person who conducted the investigations where Nuredin Dumani turned out to be the perpetrator of the murder I mentioned.
Elda Zotaj: Do you know citizen Henrik Hoxha?
Guçe: Only when he was arrested and appeared in the media.
Elda Zotaj: Have you had any communication with the citizen introduced here as Henrik Hoxha?
Guçe: Never.
Elda Zotaj: Did you have encrypted applications?
Guçe: Never.
The court finds that the request is to answer questions about the murder of Andi Zylyfi and the lawyer is requested to orient herself towards these questions. There is a separate proceeding for Talo Çela and about him. Rephrase the question.
Elda Zotaj: Have you ever done research on Talo Çela?
Court: Rephrase the question.
Elda Zotaj: Has Talo Çela ever been a suspect?
Court: What actions have you taken for this citizen?
Guçe: Verification actions.