
Surprise checks were carried out today at Shkodra Prison to discover prohibited items.
Through an official announcement, the General Directorate of Prisons announced that a total of 38 rooms were searched.
During the searches, a damaged cigarette, suspected of being a narcotic, was found in a sink, as well as other illegal items.
Also, during the checks, two televisions were removed as surplus items for re-inspection, while other prohibited objects were also found and seized.
Announcement from the Directorate of Prisons:
Control action at Shkodra Penitentiary Institution
Following the surprise checks to increase security in penitentiary institutions, a check was carried out at the Shkodra Penitentiary Institution.
In accordance with Order No. 626, dated 07.04.2026, of the General Director of Prisons, Mr. Adriatik Kupi, and under the direction of the Director of Prison Police, Senior Manager Paulin Rajta, the Operational Forces and Special Forces of the DP Prisons carried out a search for prohibited items in residential rooms and common areas.
During the inspection, 38 rooms were verified.
In room no. 9, Building 1, belonging to convicts with the initials RM and EH, 1 damaged cigarette was found thrown into the sink, suspected to be a narcotic substance. The two convicts were separated, an incident report was drawn up and the relevant structures, including the Internal Control Service in the Prison System, were notified for the continuation of the procedures.
During the search, 2 televisions were removed as surplus items and for re-checking, and other prohibited objects were found and seized.
The General Directorate of Prisons will continue surprise checks in all prisons, with the aim of guaranteeing order and security.