Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari has warned that there may be other people who could be declared “Non Grata” by the Albanian government because they could threaten the country’s national security.
Speaking in an interview, Lamallari stressed that he will not be cowed by public pressure or various judgments, underlining that the public interest remains the main priority.
“Then, I said it a little earlier, let me repeat it. Every week, I have dozens of requests on my desk that come from law enforcement agencies. This is a dynamic work that continues day after day. And if it turns out that these people are involved in organized crime, in serious crimes, in fraud, in blackmail that is done to Albanian citizens.
If it happens that these people participate, in addition to their daily activities, of course I said dangerous, also participate in the protest, this does not mean that we will be intimidated. Our task is to implement the law point by point, because at the end of the day, regardless of the nuances or different political situations, the State Police must be at the top of their duties and protect Albanian citizens.
And, without being intimidated by the public pressure that may be created and by the various judgments that may come. But, of course, this is my duty, this is the duty of the Albanian government, this is what we have been entrusted with and above all, the public interest prevails,” said Lamallari.