26-year-old Albanian arrested in Greece, suspected of killing compatriot in Thessaloniki in 2020

Greek authorities have arrested 26-year-old Albanian national Romarjo Tahiri, who is suspected of being involved in the killing of an Albanian citizen in Thessaloniki.

Tahiri, originally from Korçë, had been placed on Interpol Tirana’s international wanted list. According to the investigation, in 2020 he and two other people killed Spartak Dervishi.

The victim is suspected of having first been assaulted and then attacked with sharp objects.

In 2021, the Korçë Court had ordered the security measure of “detention in prison” for the 26-year-old on charges of “intentional homicide” committed in cooperation.

He was arrested in Greece during the international operation “The Wanted”, following the exchange of intelligence and operational cooperation between the Directorate of Interpol and Interpol Athens. Tahiri was temporarily detained with a view to his extradition to Albania.

The incident in Thessaloniki was reported in Korçë by the victim’s family members, while investigative actions were carried out in coordination with the Greek authorities.

Interpol Tirana continues communicating with Interpol Athens to complete the procedures for the 26-year-old’s extradition to Albania.