Kosovo Police Arrest Four People in a Car in Rudarë Who Had Radio Communication, Special Unit Enters Monastery

(Patria) - Kosovo Police confirmed that they killed three people who were part of the group that killed a Kosovo police officer last night, and wounded one. A group of attackers, about 30 of them, entered the monastery courtyard in Banjska in northern Kosovo. Special police entered the monastery courtyard around 5:30 PM. The police operation is expected to conclude very soon.

“According to official information from the field, during the exchange of fire, the killing of two more attackers, who were masked, uniformed, and heavily armed, was confirmed, as well as the arrest of a uniformed and armed attacker. As a result of the attack, a police officer sustained mostly minor injuries,” the latest police statement reads.

It is added that “during police operations at a residential location used by the attackers, logistical equipment, suspicious military vehicles, military uniforms, as well as weapons and ammunition of various calibers were found.”

“Also, during routine vehicle checks in the village of Rudare, police units arrested four suspects who were found in illegal possession of radio devices, and who are suspected of being connected to criminal groups,” the statement says.

It is emphasized that, based on the official information available so far, “the killing of three attackers, the arrest of one attacker, the arrest of four suspects found with radio communication devices, as well as significant quantities of weapons, ammunition, and various equipment have been confirmed.”

Due to the dramatic situation in Kosovo, Germany is sending its Western Balkans envoy Manuel Sarrazin. The Quint ambassadors held a meeting with Prime Minister Albin Kurti and expressed their concern over the escalation.