# Tirana incinerator investigation arrests

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tirana-incinerator-investigation-arrests
> Updated: 2026-08-17T08:17:36.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Renardo Nallbani, a man wanted for approximately two years in connection with the Tirana incinerator investigation, was arrested in Palasë during a specialized police operation codenamed ‘Vila’. 

Nallbani faces charges including money laundering and participation in a structured criminal group. He was previously ordered to be held in prison by the Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) in July 2024 and was reportedly a key figure in the management of waste operations related to the incinerator case.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Albanian police arrest fugitive Ylli Zalla in Krujë

Albanian special forces arrested high-profile fugitive Ylli Zalla in Krujë, while police in Mirditë apprehended an arsonist. Political leaders continue to clash over crime and fire management.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ylli-zalla-arrested-by-renea-special-forces-in-kruj

### 2026-08-08: Renardo Nallbani arrested in Palasë regarding Tirana incinerator case

Renardo Nallbani, wanted for two years regarding the Tirana incinerator case, has been arrested in Palasë, Albania, on charges of money laundering and organized crime.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/renardo-nallbani-arrested-in-palas-regarding-tirana-incinerator-case

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