DP protest reacts to Tirana police: There will be consequences for blocking roads

Tirana police have reacted to the protest called by the opposition this afternoon (December 23rd), where organisers warn they will face legal consequences for blocking the street axis.

The DP has submitted the collection development application, from 5:00 to 8:00 in several main road axes in Tirana, namely:

The little ring, circled by the Black Bird, the bridge near the mosque on Elbasan Street, the “Wilson” square, and the palace with arrows on Cavaja Street.

“Provided by the object of the demand made for the development of gatherings at several road axes in the city of Tirana, Tirana Police have responded to organisers that it takes over ensuring gatherings that do not block the free movement of vehicles and citizens.

Blocking ax is a crime envisioned by Article 293 the Penal Code and whoever takes action to block the roads will face the consequences of violating this article”, Call the police.

To help citizens who will circulate on the above road axes, blues inform that arrangements have been taken to divert the flow of vehicles on alternative roads in case of the impasse.

State police appealed for law enforcement and respect for the free movement of citizens and vehicles during collection hours.

Police announcement:

Representatives of the political subject, the Democratic Party of Albania, have submitted the call for development of gatherings, from 5: 00 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the date 23.12.2024, at several main road axes in Tirana, specifically:

The little ring, circled by the Black Bird, the bridge near the mosque on Elbasan Street, the “Wilson” square, and the palace with arrows on Cavaja Street.

State police guarantee the right to rally, rights and freedoms of participants at gatherings, but without violating the free movement of citizens and vehicles.

Based on and law enforcement “for rallying”, State Police have taken all measures to ensure public order, implement citizens' rights and freedoms and participants in gatherings, as well as protect public and private property.

Given the object of the demand made for the development of gatherings in several road axes in the city of Tirana, Tirana Police have responded to organisers that it takes over ensuring gatherings that do not block the free movement of vehicles and citizens.

Blocking ax is a crime envisioned by Article 293 Penal Code and whoever takes action to block the roads will face the consequences of violating this article.

To help citizens who will circulate on the above road axes, the State Police have taken measures to divert the flow of vehicles on alternative roads in case of a deadlock.

State police appeal once again to law enforcement and respect the free movement of citizens and vehicles during collection hours.