Albanian suspect arrested in Greece for 2020 murder in Thessaloniki

A 26-year-old Albanian national, identified as Romarjo Tahiri, has been arrested in Greece following an international manhunt. Tahiri is suspected of involvement in the 2020 murder of Spartak Dervishi in Thessaloniki.

According to investigations, Tahiri allegedly acted in cooperation with two other individuals. The victim was reportedly assaulted and then stabbed to death. In 2021, the Court of Korça had issued an arrest warrant for Tahiri for the crime of premeditated murder.

The arrest was conducted as part of the “The Wanted” operation, involving coordination between Interpol Tirana and Interpol Athens. Albanian authorities have initiated procedures to extradite Tahiri to Albania to face justice.