Durim Toska , the former director of the Fushë-Kruja prison who was dismissed from his post on Saturday afternoon, has been arrested by the police.
The 52-year-old man was arrested in Pogradec on charges of domestic violence and possession of weapons without a permit.
According to the police, he allegedly abused his wife, who was granted a protection order.
Also, during the search of his apartment, a pistol-type firearm with military ammunition was found, which the 52-year-old possessed without a permit.
Durim Toska was dismissed as director of the prison by the Minister of Justice Ulsi Manja, as it was announced in a press release, "basing the decision on ethical and legal criteria violated by Durim Toska".
Instead of Toska, Erion Laskaj has been appointed to the post of director of Fushë Kruja prison .