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Two police officers in Tirana suspended from duty for accepting bribes

Two police officers in Tirana suspended from duty for accepting bribes

Two police officers at Police Station No. 5 have been suspended from duty, after allegedly receiving money from a citizen during a vehicle registration check.

The incident became public after a video was broadcast from the investigative show "Stop" on TV Klan.

Police Announcement:

Reaction of the Tirana Local Police Directorate The Director of the Tirana Local Police Directorate has just become aware of a video published on the official website of the investigative show Stop on Tv Klan, in which a police patrol appears, where one of the employees is suspected of having accepted a banknote from a citizen during the control of the vehicle's documentation, and has immediately ordered the suspension from duty of two Police employees, specifically Inspector M. T, and Inspector Sh. M., who are officers of the General Patrol at Police Commissariat No. 5.

In relation to the case, the General Director of the State Police, pursuant to Article 121 of Law No. 82, year 2024 "On the State Police", has ordered the Directorate of Professional Standards to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Police employees for serious violations. 

Meanwhile, the Police Supervision Agency has been notified of the case and has initiated investigative actions.

The Tirana Local Police Directorate thanks the media and citizens for their cooperation and invites them to report any case of abuse of office by Police officers and any other illegality, guaranteeing complete anonymity and a quick and professional response.

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