Prosecution confirms police raids and arrests over bomb attack on Assembly (media)
Pristina-based news website Lajmi reports that six activists of the Vetevendosje Movement, have been arrested today over recent violent acts, such as the throwing bombs at the Kosovo Assembly and the Radio Television of Kosovo. Vetevendosje spokesman Frasher Krasniqi is also believed to be among those arrested. According to the news website, relatives of Vetevendosje leader Visar Ymeri are also among those arrested. They were reportedly found with arms and ammunition. Reshat Millaku, chief prosecutor of the Special Prosecution of Kosovo, told news website Kallxo today that police are conducting raids in several locations in Pristina in relation to the bomb attack on the Kosovo Assembly on August 4. A police spokesman did not want to comment on the raids saying that the action is being carried out in coordination with the Special Prosecution. Koha carries the following press release issued by the Special Prosecution: “The Special Prosecution of Kosovo, in cooperation with Kosovo Police, following intensive investigations into the attack on the Assembly of Kosovo on August 4, 2016, has managed to identify the suspects that planned, organised and executed the attack, and assumed responsibility for the attack. The complex investigation was carried out with specialised techniques and measures. Following an order by the Basic Court in Pristina, raids were carried out in six locations in Pristina. Six people were arrested and two other persons were escorted. A 48-hour detention was ordered for the suspects A.B, A.A, A.D, E.H, F.K and P.A. During the raid, police have seized six firearms, three automatic guns, two handguns, ammunition and other material evidence related to the case”. Several news websites carry pictures of the weapons and ammunition seized during the raids. Indeksonline has published the identities of Vetevendosje activists arrested today.