Police
Sunday's protest in Tirana: 68 arrested, including 7 minors, and 20 police officers injured
Police said 22 other people face charges without detention for throwing stones and pyrotechnics at officers and buildings.
By ANN Newsroom · Newsroom
October 19, 2026, 17:31 · Updated 12:20 · 1 min read
In brief
- 68 people were arrested in the act after the Oct. 18 protest in Tirana.
- Among those arrested are 7 minors aged 15 to 17.
- Police reported 20 officers injured and damage to a building and road signs.
The State Police said that after the protest held on Sunday, Oct. 18, in Tirana, 68 people were arrested in the act, while 22 others face criminal proceedings without detention.
According to police, those arrested include seven minors aged 15 to 17.
The suspects are accused of throwing stones, hard objects and pyrotechnics at police officers, as well as at public and private buildings.
Twenty police officers were injured during the clashes, while material damage was caused to a building and to road signs. The case files were sent to the Prosecutor's Office for further action.
The figures come from the police announcement; the suspects have not been convicted by a court. Some media reported slightly different numbers during the day, and the official tally may be updated.
