Final / 68 Italian, Dutch and Croatian fans involved in violence in Tirana arrested

“In its entire history, not only the State Police, but also our entire country had not faced the weight of organizing such an event. This was a first experience of this magnitude, which showed that the Albanian Police was not found unprepared, I even have to say that seeing the experiences and consequences caused in some of the cities of European countries in matches of this magnitude, Albania marked one of the most anticipated successes in this regard. “– said Gledis Nano.

Throughout the activity both before, during and after the match only 3 incidents were recorded from which 19 police officers were injured and 68 Dutch, Italian and Croatian fans were accompanied by blue uniforms. Two Dutch fans fell into the hands of the police who raped a 45-year-old Albanian the day before the match.

Also, 2 Italian fans have been prosecuted for opposing the police forces in the area of ​​the bridge of the Tirana directorate. Police seized knives, wooden sticks, iron levers, and other items dangerous to life and health. in addition to legal prosecution the State Police expelled abroad, 80 ultras fans of the Rome team. Their generals have also been given to partner police which will have them scheduled for other sporting activities to be held in the future.

In April of this year, at the General Directorate of State Police, a national point for the exchange of information on international football matches was set up, which from the first day of its establishment was in constant communication and exchange of non-information. only with those of Italy and the Netherlands, but also of other neighboring and European countries, to obtain the best models of the practice of policing football matches of an international dimension.

This football match, in addition to the other benefits it brought to our country, also helped to improve the image of Albania as a safe country.

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