A 22-year-old Albanian citizen who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by Spanish authorities has been arrested in the coastal town of Shëngjin and is expected to be extradited to Spain to face criminal charges.
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| Armed tactical officers escort the 22-year-old suspect following a successful joint intelligence operation between Albanian authorities and Spanish law enforcement. |
Police authorities had received intelligence indicating that a fugitive sought by Spanish law enforcement was hiding in the Lezhë region. Following a real-time exchange of information with Spanish partners through the ENFAST network, officers were able to identify, locate, and arrest the suspect in Shëngjin.
The arrested individual, identified by the initials O.P., is a 22-year-old born in Lezhë. Authorities stated that he had been declared internationally wanted by Interpol Madrid after a court in Ibiza issued an arrest warrant against him on May 18, 2026.
Spanish authorities are seeking O.P. on allegations of attempted murder. The warrant stems from an ongoing criminal case in Spain, where he is expected to face judicial proceedings once extradition procedures are completed.
Albanian police confirmed that legal procedures for his extradition to Spain are currently underway in cooperation with the relevant judicial and law enforcement institutions of both countries.
The operation highlights the continued cooperation between Albanian and European law enforcement agencies in tracking down internationally wanted suspects and enforcing cross-border arrest warrants.