Police after the Oct. 24 protest: 23 arrested, 13 facing charges and 30 wanted

The State Police on Sunday morning released the tally from the Oct. 24 protest in Tirana: 23 people have been arrested, 13 others face criminal proceedings and 30 have been declared wanted. According to police, they resisted and struck officers with hard objects and pyrotechnics and damaged state institution buildings in several parts of the capital.

Those arrested, aged 18 to 54

In the list published with initials, those arrested range in age from 18 to 54; the youngest is 18-year-old B.O., and the oldest 54-year-old J.B. Most of them are under 40, including two young men aged 19 and 20. Police did not name the 13 facing proceedings or the 30 people declared wanted. The case files were sent to prosecutors for further action.

According to the statement, protesters used stones, screws and metal balls, wooden and metal sticks, pyrotechnics, Molotov cocktails and gas canisters fitted with detonators against police. In a separate media statement, police said five officers were injured during the gathering and received medical care.

Investigation into the 28-year-old's eye injury

Police also said the Professional Standards Directorate is investigating the eye injury suffered by a 28-year-old during the protest. Officer A.K. of the “Shqiponja” (Eagle) Special Force has been suspended pending an administrative investigation, while the Police Oversight Agency and prosecutors have also opened inquiries.

The Oct. 24 protest marked the 12th day of the student protests, which began on Oct. 13 and are demanding the government's resignation.