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Home/Crime & Courts/Police

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Explosive blast in Ishull-Lezha damages a building's roof

The incident happened around midnight; no injuries are reported, and police are searching for those responsible.

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By ANN Newsroom · Newsroom

October 20, 2026, 10:23 · Updated 12:22 · 1 min read

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A view of the city of Lezha from the castle hill
A view of Lezha (file photo).Photo: Belgian man / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

In brief

  • The blast was reported at around 12:05 a.m. by a 65-year-old resident.
  • The metal roof of a building used to store household items was damaged.
  • The investigative team is working to identify those responsible.

A suspected explosive blast occurred overnight in Ishull-Lezha, in Lezha County. The incident was reported to police at around 12:05 a.m. by a 65-year-old resident with the initials B.Sh.

The blast damaged the metal roof of a building used to store household items. Police statements do not mention any injuries.

According to police, the damage is suspected to have been caused by the use of explosives. The investigative team is working to fully clarify the circumstances and to identify and apprehend the perpetrator or perpetrators.

The case comes a day after another blast in Vlora, which damaged the vehicle of the administrator of the Shushica unit. There is no evidence that the two incidents are linked.

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