Another incident involving names linked to law enforcement structures has surfaced at the height of the tourist season. Himara police say they have declared former police official Uljan Shpataraku wanted after a conflict reported by the staff of a hotel in Dhërmi.
The complaint that led to the wanted notice
According to the official version, Shpataraku was reported by employees of a hotel in Dhërmi after a verbal clash between the parties.
Based on the information reported so far, the conflict is suspected to have started after the former official was dissatisfied with the service at the hotel.
What is being claimed about the incident
Reports speak of an argument between Shpataraku and the hotel staff, with no other public information about any escalation beyond the verbal conflict.
At this stage, the authorities have not made public additional details about the full circumstances of the incident or the specific procedural steps taken after the complaint.
Who is Uljan Shpataraku
Shpataraku was part of the State Police and held the position of assistant in the Information Technology Department.
He was expelled from the police ranks in May on the grounds of failing to report for duty, while he had justified his absence by saying he was continuing his studies.
The case once again raises questions about the standards of conduct of former law enforcement officials and the transparency with which such episodes are handled in tourist areas.
For now, what is known remains limited to the complaint by the hotel staff and the police decision to declare the former official wanted.