Police clarify the arrest of protesters: The person moving with the knife was dangerous

The Tirana Police Directorate has clarified the arrest of a protestor at the end of the opposition rally.

Complete explanation:

As to the company of a citizen, at the conclusion of today's gathering, we explain the public opinion that:

The services of the Tirana Local Police Directorate, in carrying out the tasks of the measures plan, designed aimed at guaranteeing order and public safety, before, during and after the meeting's end, at the end of the rally, have been outlined by a citizen who held a cutting tool and carried out uncontrolled movements.

Police services have professionally intervened to prevent any action of this person, which could affect the lives of participants at the gathering and of police officers in service to ensure the success of the gathering in order and security.

Police services have neutralized and accompanied citizen J. C., 25, of the village of Little Gurmus, Lushnje, who from preliminary verification results in a person with mental health problems.

We explain that in addition to this citizen there are no other people associated with police services and that collectors have been distributed without creating problems in order and public security.

State police thank citizens for the citizenship shown during the rally and ensure that the State Police are fully committed to guarantee the order, security, freedom and rights of citizens.