Knife wounding two people in Paskuqan, 41-year-old arrested in Tirana! (Name)

2026-06-17 11:15:23Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
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A 41-year-old man wanted for double assault has been arrested by police in the capital.

The 41-year-old man, identified as Ylli Murati, was handcuffed on "Mine Peza" street while driving.

During the search, 1 firearm (pistol), its magazine with cartridges, dozens of cartridges of different calibers, 1 cold weapon (knife) and a quantity of suspected cocaine were found on him.

Murati, during a momentary conflict on June 2, stabbed 2 people at the Paskuqan bridge.

Police announcement:

"DVP Tirana/Operation codenamed "Crossroads" is finalized."

Wanted for double wounding with a cutting tool, while moving around the city armed, the 41-year-old is located, captured and put in handcuffs.

2 weeks ago, in Paskuqan, the 41-year-old allegedly injured citizens EQ and AV during a momentary conflict.

Seized were 1 firearm (pistol), its magazine with cartridges, dozens of other cartridges of different calibers, 1 cold weapon (knife), a quantity of suspected narcotics, Cocaine, and the "Benz" vehicle driven by the detainee.

As a result of the operational and non-operational work, carried out with the aim of locating, capturing and detaining wanted citizens, as well as citizens who violate public security by moving armed or carrying other illegal items, specialists of the Narcotics Investigation Section, in cooperation with the services of the "Eagle" Special Forces Sector, finalized the operation codenamed "Crossroads", during which citizen YM, 41 years old, was arrested.

As part of the operation, a vehicle driven by a 41-year-old man was stopped for inspection on "Mine Peza" street. 1 firearm (pistol), its magazine with cartridges, dozens of cartridges of different calibers, 1 cold weapon (knife) and a quantity of suspected cocaine were found in the vehicle.

The 41-year-old was wanted after, on June 2, 2026, it is suspected that during a momentary conflict, he injured citizens EQ and AV with a cutting tool (knife), at the Paskuqan bridge.

"The procedural materials were referred to the Tirana Prosecutor's Office for further action," the police statement said.


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