AlbChrome faces investigation for alleged environmental pollution in Elbasan

The Elbasan Prosecutor's Office has launched a criminal investigation into the company AlbChrome following a report from the National Environmental Agency (AKM). The agency identified serious environmental pollution in the area of the former Metallurgical Combine in Elbasan.

According to the AKM report, industrial waste derived from binder dusts has been accumulated and deposited in an open environment for years without adequate safety measures or required standards. The agency classified these materials as high-risk, noting the presence of potentially carcinogenic components that pose significant threats to the environment and local resident health.

Prosecutor Kreshnik Ajazi has ordered the formation of a special investigative group consisting of three prosecutors and two investigators. The team is tasked with examining the site, documenting the environmental state, and determining the responsibilities of the individuals or entities involved in the long-term mismanagement of these hazardous wastes.