The General Directorate of Prisons confirms to the media that Bledar Selmani attempted to escape from Fier prison where he has been held since 2024.
Press Release
On 24.09.2025, at around 03:48, detainee Bledar Selmanaj attempted to escape.
He emerged through a hole opened in the wall with makeshift tools and climbed onto the terrace via a metal pipe, hiding without passing any security perimeter. Security forces were put into action and after controlling the territory, he was located and detained.
During the detention, the detainee violently resisted the Prison Police officers. He is currently accommodated in isolation rooms, pending the completion of investigative actions to fully clarify this incident.
This citizen has attempted twice more to escape from the institutions of execution of criminal decisions in Albania, through active actions.
The General Directorate of Prisons ensures and guarantees a high level of security and smooth progress in the prison system.
