Elbasan explosive attack leads to arrest and building safety warnings

An explosive device was detonated in a vehicle owned by a municipal employee, A. D., in the “28 Nëntori” neighborhood of Elbasan on November 5, 2026. The blast, which occurred around 02:00, caused the vehicle to catch fire and damaged a nearby Benz.

Following an investigation codenamed “Porosia,” police arrested 43-year-old E. T. from Durrës, who is suspected of providing the vehicle used in the attack. Authorities are also seeking three other individuals: O. E. (36), M. A. (33), and a 17-year-old identified as B. N.

A report from the Institute of Construction has raised alarms regarding the structural integrity of a nearby five-story building affected by the explosion and subsequent fire. Experts warn that the fifth-floor slab is at risk of imminent collapse, posing a significant danger to residents and passersby. The Institute has recommended establishing a 20 to 30-meter safety perimeter and strictly prohibiting access to the building until further in-depth technical assessments are completed.