SPAK orders searches targeting former State Police chief Ilir Proda

The Special Prosecution Office against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has ordered searches involving former Director General of the State Police Ilir Proda, journalist Klodiana Lala reports.

Ilir Proda was dismissed as head of the State Police in March this year on the grounds that he had failed to ensure public order and security during a protest held by the Democratic Party, which also saw an attack on Enver Hoxha’s villa, where several foreign artists were present.

Proda has been at the center of opposition accusations over alleged links to organized crime.

The Democratic Party accused him of direct links to Suel Çela and Ergys Agasi, who, according to the party, promoted him to the institution’s top leadership.