Është publikuar letra e dorëheqjes e drejtorit të Përgjithshëm të Policisë së Kosovës, Gazmend Hoxha, të cilën ia ka drejtuar kryeministrit Albin Kurti. Në letër, veç tjerash, Hoxha përmend të arriturat gjatë kohës sa ka qenë në krye të Policisë.
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LETËR E DREJTORIT TË POLICISË DREJTUAR KRYEMINISTRIT TË REPUBLIKËS SË KOSOVËS, SI DHE PËRMBLEDHJE E DISA REZULTATEVE HETIMORE
Dear Prime Minister,
Përmes kësaj shkrese dëshiroj t'ju falënderoj për besimin e dhënë për të drejtuar Policinë e Kosovës gjatë këtyre viteve, që nga fillimi i muajit mars të vitit 2023 e deri më tani, për një periudhë prej pothuajse katër vjeçare.
During this period, the Kosovo Police and I, in my capacity as General Director, have faced numerous security challenges, ranging from threats to national and state security, violations of territorial integrity, challenges to the authority of institutions by illegal structures in the north of the country, and the long-standing lawlessness in that part of the territory of the Republic of Kosovo.
Këto sfida përfshijnë operacionet kundër targave ilegale, laboratorëve të drogës dhe fermave të kriptovalutave, largimin e barrikadave ilegale, sfidimin e pranisë policore në veri nga organizatat ilegale terroriste "Mbrojtja Civile" dhe "Brigada e Veriut", deri te dorëheqjet masive të zyrtarëve policorë të komunitetit serb.
Despite these challenges, we have managed to take control of police stations in the north, guarantee the presence and functioning of the Kosovo Police in that part of the country, successfully organize local elections in the northern municipalities, and ensure the takeover of municipal facilities on 26.05.2023.
Likewise, the Kosovo Police successfully dealt with the attack in the municipality of Zveçan on 29.05.2023, as well as the operation against the terrorist group that carried out the attack in Banjska on 24.09.2023, where the Kosovo Police demonstrated professionalism, courage and determination in defending the constitutional order and sovereignty of the country.
Another important success was the management, investigation and arrest of persons suspected of the attack on the Ibër-Lepenc canal, contributing to the clarification of this case and the identification of those responsible.
During this period, the Kosovo Police has also achieved numerous successes in combating organized crime, drug and arms trafficking, corruption, cybercrime, cryptocurrency fraud, and other forms of serious crime.
Public safety has been one of the most important successes of the Kosovo Police in recent years. This is proven not only by our institutional assessments, but also by research and assessments by international mechanisms, according to which Kosovo is ranked among the safest countries on the European continent and third in the world, a ranking that has never been achieved before.
Likewise, Kosovo continues to record significant results in reducing fatal traffic accidents, standing out in the region, based on European road safety reports over the last decade.
One of our important institutional achievements is the successful implementation of two contemporary policing strategies. The community policing strategy and the police intelligence-led policing strategy. From 2020 to today, the collection and analytical capacities of criminal intelligence have been increased, increasing sixfold the number of intelligence reports received, analyzed, processed and operationalized.
Likewise, the number of analytical products has multiplied, which have assisted in the decision-making process, increased operational efficiency, combating forms of organized crime, managing complex security situations in the north of the country, and confronting hybrid attacks by hostile services against our state.
Today, Kosovo has fewer murders, fewer serious crimes, fewer robberies, and more security for all its citizens.
However, domestic violence remains a deeply concerning phenomenon for us, for all justice institutions and for our society as a whole. Despite the continuous engagement of the Kosovo Police, I believe that a much more coordinated approach is needed between all responsible institutions, including the Police, the Prosecution, Social Services, Courts and non-governmental organizations, as the current system is not functioning at the appropriate level of accountability and efficiency.
Therefore, based on the tragic event in Vitomirica, Peja, the macabre murder of our mother, daughter and sister, Arlinda Zekaj, after a deep reflection and with a sense of institutional and moral responsibility, putting the interest of the state and the dignity of the institution above any personal interest, I morally resign from the position of Director of the Kosovo Police. I make this decision with the conviction that leadership responsibility does not end only with individual actions. It also implies the responsibility to guarantee that the institution we lead maintains the highest standards of legality, professionalism and integrity, I believe that sometimes moral responsibility requires difficult decisions. No position is above the state, no function is more important than the trust of citizens and no one should be above the principle of accountability. This resignation is not an abandonment of the Kosovo Police. It is a message that our institutions must be stronger than individuals and that public trust must be protected with true responsibility.
I make this decision with full responsibility, being aware of the weight of the duty I have exercised and of the responsibility that this institution bears towards the citizens and the state of Kosovo.
PËRMBLEDHJE E REZULTATEVE NË HETIMIN E KRIMEVE TË LUFTËS, LUFTIMIN E FAJDESË DHE RASTET “WHITE STAR” / “SKYECC”
Krahas rezultateve të përmendura më lart, në vijim paraqiten të dhënat për disa prej hetimeve dhe operacioneve të rëndësishme të Policisë së Kosovës, përfshirë hetimin e krimeve të luftës, luftimin e fajdesë dhe rastet “WHITE STAR” / “SKYECC”.
WAR CRIMES INVESTIGATION
In 2023, the structure for investigating war crimes, which until then functioned as a sector, was elevated to directorate level.
During the period 2023–30 October 2026, out of 305 pieces of information, 163 authorizations to initiate investigations were received by the Prosecution, 63 new cases were investigated, and 66 criminal charges were initiated against 745 suspects. As a result, 62 people were arrested.
The work of the War Crimes Investigation Directorate has also resulted in the discovery of 62 bodies and 14 bone fragments.
THE FIGHT FOR USUALITY
To prioritize the criminal offenses of usury, the General Director and the Director of the Investigation Department of the Kosovo Police formed a special investigative team. The team was tasked with handling information and undertaking investigative actions throughout the country, with a special focus on cases where the involvement of criminal groups or high-risk individuals is suspected.
From the consolidation of the team in May 2024 until the reporting period, 79 people suspected of usury and other criminal offenses have been arrested. 40 police operations have been carried out, during which around 90 residential and ancillary facilities have been searched.
As part of these operations, vehicles, money and other assets of the suspects were seized, with a total value of approximately 8 million euros.
RASTET “WHITE STAR” / “SKYECC”
Në kuadër të rasteve “WHITE STAR” / “SKYECC”, janë arrestuar 37 persona.
During the investigative actions, 153.560 euros, 49 different weapons, 2.026 cartridges of various calibers, 13.000 euros suspected of being counterfeit, 76 cars and 39 expensive brand watches were found and seized as material evidence.
The real estate assets recorded in the summary data include 20 apartments, five warehouses, 12 garages, four shops, six houses, ten forests, 170 plots and a hotel, with an approximate value of 49,8 million euros.
Additionally, 47 bank accounts have been frozen, with a total value of 1.501.057,94 euros. Ongoing freezing procedures have also been identified for seven apartments, five garages and two warehouses, with an approximate value of 1 million euros.
According to further updates, 11 old "Old-Timer" cars and a Porsche car have been seized, with a combined approximate value of 147.000 euros, as well as a 2020 Audi A6 car, with an approximate value of 25.000 euros. Two apartments, three garages and two warehouses have also been frozen, with a total value of 249.300 euros.
During May, two bank accounts with an approximate value of 156.000 euros were frozen. The updates also include the freezing of a plot of land and a hotel business under construction, with a combined value of approximately 700.000 euros. In August 2026, two apartments belonging to the suspect with the initials OV were also frozen, with a combined value of approximately 230.000 euros. According to the summary data reported for these cases, the total value of seizures, confiscations and freezing of properties and bank accounts is 53.974.918 euros.
During this week, I participated in an international conference of police chiefs from around the world and, upon my return to Kosovo, I made the decision to resign from the position of Director General of the Kosovo Police. In conclusion, I would like to express my sincere gratitude and thanks to all employees of the Kosovo Police, who, with professionalism, integrity, dedication and sacrifice, have served the country and its citizens. Courage, discipline, responsibility and respect for the law and human rights, proven even in difficult circumstances and in the face of daily dangers, constitute the foundation of public trust in our institution. The results achieved are the fruit of your tireless work, cooperation and high sense of duty. I express special gratitude to your families for their understanding and continued support, while with deep respect I remember the colleagues who have fallen in the line of duty, whose sacrifice remains a permanent part of the memory and honor of the Kosovo Police.
With respect,
Colonel Gazmend HOXHA
Director General of Police