
Police have arrested seven people and initiated criminal proceedings against two minors in the city of Vlora.
Seven people were arrested for driving while intoxicated and without a driver's license.
The police are continuing checks to catch other cases of people who violate road traffic regulations and put the lives of citizens at risk.
Police announcement:
The Vlora Local Police Directorate announces that over the weekend, the structures of the Road Traffic Sector in Vlora and Saranda have intensified controls on all road axes, as part of measures to increase road safety and prevent accidents.
As a result of the checks, 7 drivers were arrested, while 2 minor citizens were criminally prosecuted at large, for driving while intoxicated or without a driving license.
In the period January-November 2025, 493 citizens were arrested or criminally prosecuted in the Vlora district, of which 376 for "improper driving" (drunk/without a driving license) and 117 for "violation of road traffic rules".
The checks were carried out on urban roads and areas with heavy traffic, including alcohol tests, verification of documentation, checking for the use of mobile phones while driving, and wearing a helmet and seat belt.
Over the weekend, traffic specialists in Vlora and Saranda arrested. KK, 44 years old, for drunk driving; AS, 44 years old, for drunk driving; Xh. J., 25 years old, for drunk driving; A. Sh., 43 years old, for drunk driving; AS, 37 years old, for driving an electric moped while drunk and without a driving license; LE, Finnish citizen, 30 years old, for drunk driving; OA, Turkish citizen, 43 years old, for drunk driving.
Meanwhile, 2 minors, aged 16 and 17 respectively, were criminally prosecuted after being caught driving "Audi" and "Fiat" vehicles without a driver's license.
Over the past week, over 3,000 administrative measures have been imposed for various violations of the Highway Code, including: 940 for speeding, 140 for dangerous overtaking, and 80 for driving under the influence of alcohol.