The State Police warns the protesters: Up to 7 years in prison for violence and arson!
The State Police reacted after the escalation of the protest in front of the Ministry of Education in Tirana,
warning of criminal consequences for persons involved in acts of violence,
attacks on officers and destruction of public and private property.
Through an official statement, the Police has called on the protesters to maintain calm
and immediately distance themselves from persons who commit violent acts.
In response, it is emphasized that the Penal Code foresees punishments of up to 7 years of imprisonment for certain crimes related to violence and destruction of property by fire, depending on the circumstances and consequences.
“The State Police requests that every participant not take part, not support and not allow the gathering to be used as a cover for violent and destructive acts,” the statement said.
According to the Police, any person who attacks law enforcement officers, uses violence or causes damage to property will bear individual responsibility for his actions.
The authorities emphasize that the burning and destruction of property pose a direct risk to the lives of citizens, as well as to the safety of public and private property.
“Immediately distance yourself from violence, stay away from people who commit violent acts and do not get involved in actions that endanger people's lives!”, appeals the State Police.
At the end of the reaction, the Police underlines that the right to protest is guaranteed, but that acts of violence and destruction cannot be justified through the exercise of this right.
“Any violation of the law will be dealt with decisively and each individual will be held accountable for their actions,” the statement concluded.
The reaction comes after the tensions recorded during the protest in the capital, where Molotov cocktails, hard objects and pyrotechnic devices were reported thrown at the Ministry of Education and police officers.
NEW STATE POLICE RESPONSE
Due to the escalation of violence against Police officers and the destruction by fire of public and private property, the State Police makes repeated and strong appeals to all participants in the rally, to maintain restraint and calm, as well as to immediately and clearly distance themselves from persons who commit acts of violence, burning and attacks on Police officers.
The State Police requests that every participant not be a part of, not support and not allow the gathering to be used as a cover for violent and destructive acts. Any person who commits violence, burns or destroys property, or attacks Police officers, bears individual responsibility and will face the law, in accordance with the offense committed.
The Penal Code provides penalties of up to 7 years of imprisonment for certain offenses related to violence and destruction of property by fire, depending on the circumstances and consequences caused.
Violent actions and destruction of property by fire directly endanger the lives of citizens, as well as public and private property.
Immediately distance yourself from violence, get away from people who commit violent acts and do not engage in actions that endanger people's lives! Maintaining peace and security is everyone's responsibility.
The right to protest is guaranteed, but violence and destruction are not part of it. Any violation of the law will be dealt with firmly and each individual will be held accountable for their actions.
