Protest in Zvërnec, police react: 17 protesters are being escorted, two private guards under investigation for violence against protesters
2026-05-30 18:58:03AktualitetSHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Private guards raping a protester
Vlora Police have criminally prosecuted 17 people following the protest held this Saturday in the Portonova area, near Zvërnec, where residents of the area opposed the implementation of a construction project by a private company and claimed property rights.
According to the reaction of the Vlora Police, the gathering had been previously announced by residents and the police had taken measures to guarantee order.
However, during the protest, the situation became tense.
Full reaction of the Vlora Local Police Directorate
On 30.05.2026, a rally was held organized by residents of the village of Zvërnec, in the place called "Portonovë", who oppose the implementation of a construction project by a private company.
The Vlora Police, after receiving notification from residents about the holding of this rally, has taken the necessary measures to guarantee public order and safety, as well as to protect private property.
During the rally, the situation escalated and a group of protesters committed violent acts with the aim of breaking the fence around the company's construction site.
Under these circumstances, one of the protesters, citizen ES, was forced inside the construction site's perimeter and was escorted by employees of the private security company to the area designated for guards.
During the escort by employees of the private security company, citizen ES suffered bodily injuries.
The Police immediately intervened and removed citizen ES from the premises where he was being held by the employees of the private security company. He then presented himself at the premises of the Vlora Police Station, where he filed a report against two employees of this company.
Following the procedural actions, two employees of the private security company were criminally prosecuted, specifically citizens GV, 41 years old, and AG, 35 years old, both residents of Tirana.
Following the procedural actions, criminal proceedings were also brought against 15 citizens participating in the rally, who are suspected of having committed violent acts with the aim of breaking the construction site's fence.
The procedural materials were referred to the Prosecutor's Office at the First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction in Vlora, for the criminal offenses of "Organizing and participating in illegal gatherings and demonstrations", "Destruction of property" and "Intentional minor injury".
