At the Special Court (GJKKO), the next hearing for the "Golden Bullet" case is being held. Top Channel journalist Anila Hoxha, who is covering the hearing, has obtained the testimony of Krenar Guçe, former deputy director of the Elbasan Police.
During his testimony, Krenar Guçe stated that he was informed by former General Director of Police Gledis Nano about individuals who, according to him, had malicious intentions toward him. He said that for this reason, he had received state protection for about two years.
Guçe added that a photograph of him was found on the phone of justice collaborator Nuredin Dumani, while emphasizing that he did not have full information about the timing of the threat. He also recalled an accident that occurred on November 5, 2021, stating that he was on medical leave and out of active duty for a long period.
Lawyer for Fatos Gosa: Were you threatened while performing your duties? Krenar Guçe: While performing my duties, former General Director Gledis Nano called me and informed me that certain individuals had malicious intentions toward me, had my photo on their phone, and for this reason, I had state protection for 2 years. On November 5, 2021, I had an accident, broke my leg. I was on medical leave for 6 months. I was not given an explanation of when the threat was made. My photo was found on Dumani's phone. The Albanian state provided me with protection.
Lawyer for Fatos Gosa (after reading a record of the entry inspection into Albania by Rinasi and a visit to a hotel of Hajdar Bako Çopja in December 2019): Why did you not refer to the prosecutor the name of the person whose movements you inspected, Hajdar Bako Çopja? Krenar Guçe: The record is clear. It was an investigative secret. If you look in the file, you will also find the record that I referred to the prosecutor.
Krenar Guçe: My superiors called me and informed me that certain individuals had taken actions against me, and they gave me protection for my safety. On November 5, 2021, I had an accident and was on leave during the period when I was informed. I knew nothing. My superiors informed me of the threat after a photo of me was found on Nuredin Dumani's phone.
Why did you not refer his name to the prosecutor? (referring to the surveillance record of Hajdar Çopja) Krenar Guçe: The record you read is clear. The information was referred…
This one did not note the name of Armis Stafa as the person accompanying Hajdar Çopjan.
Lawyer Përparim Kulluri: Why were you called as a witness? It's not common for every police officer to be called. Guçe: No, I don't understand, you tell me.
Lawyer Përparim Kulluri: Since you didn't conduct the investigation, we as lawyers will ask. Honorable, this officer was called to be asked why he didn't do his duty. What is the procedure for a wanted person? How is the work organized by the police?
Lawyer Përparim Kulluri: Police or with a measure? The State Police, when it has information about persons with security measures, can conduct checks. What happens?
Prosecutor: Questions should not be in principle. Guçe: The police, when it has information about a person with a security measure, whether at home or elsewhere, conducts checks.
Lawyer: No, as an officer yourself, did you keep any complete record for the wanted person Talo Çela?
Elda Zotaj, lawyer: She is asking about the investigative actions carried out by officer Krenar Guçe. Guçe: I reviewed the cameras of the Jurgen hotel, from the moment of entry to the moment of exit. I identified citizen Hajdar Bako through the car he used; he had an Alfa Romeo car. Armir Stafa, as far as I remember, was the owner of the car. I immediately notified my superior.
The prosecutor intervenes: The officer is being asked about his duty. Let him tell us why they are asking.
The court intervenes: I draw the prosecutor's attention not to intervene; communication is done through the court. The court draws the attention of prosecutor Behar Dibra for unnecessary intervention.
Elda Zotaj (lawyer for Altin Ndocit): Have you ever conducted checks for Talo Çela at Fatos Gosa's house? Guçe: I don't remember if we conducted searches for citizen Talo Çela at Fatos Gosa's house.
Elda Zotaj: How did you identify the person who accompanied Bakon? Guçe: We identified him through the car's license plates. It was an "Alfa Romeo" car. The owner was Armir Stafa.
Elda Zotaj: Did you keep a record of this moment? Guçe: Yes.
Elda Zotaj: Who did you inform? Guçe: My superior, Leonard Palushi.
Elda Zotaj: We ask you, can you identify the person you saw on the camera? Guçe: I gave my statement earlier.
Elda Zotaj: Yes, but I remind you that we are in trial here, and you are a witness. Guçe: He was 30–35 years old, dark-skinned, with black hair, normal features.
Elda Zotaj: What itinerary did they follow when he picked up citizen Hajdar Bako? Guçe: He picked him up at the hotel and continued to the airport.
Elda Zotaj: Did they carry out any other actions? Guçe: No.
Elda Zotaj: Do you remember the actions Bako took until the moment he separated from this citizen in Rinas? Guçe: No.
Elda Zotaj: Did you conduct further verification? Guçe: We functioned as an investigative group.
Elda Zotaj: Specifically for the person Armir Stafa? Guçe: No.
Elda Zotaj: At that time, on what basis of elements did you identify citizen Bako when you saw him on camera? Due to personal acquaintance? Guçe: I did not know him personally; from system checks.
Elda Zotaj: You stated that you were taken under state protection in 2022; can you tell us who is the person who threatened you? Guçe: No.
Elda Zotaj: Do you have knowledge of what this citizen has declared about the photo found on the phone? Guçe: No.
Prosecutor Behar Dibra: How can this question be asked? The media is revealing what answers and what not. Everything is known in Albania. Your friends and colleagues have revealed it.
The court intervenes: I draw the prosecutor's attention for the umpteenth time not to intervene.
Elda Zotaj: Did you know, or carry out investigative actions against Nuredin Dumani? Guçe: I conducted investigations where it resulted that he was the perpetrator of the murder of Bujar Çela.
Elda Zotaj: Did you request the prosecutor to issue a wanted notice for this citizen? Guçe: I was the person who conducted the investigations where Nuredin Dumani resulted as the perpetrator of the murder I mentioned.
Elda Zotaj: Do you know citizen Henrik Hoxha? Guçe: Only when he was arrested and appeared in the media.
Elda Zotaj: Have you had communication with the citizen presented here as Henrik Hoxha? Guçe: No.
Elda Zotaj: Have you had encrypted applications? Guçe: No.
The court notes that the request is to answer questions about the murder of Andi Zylyfi, and the lawyer is asked to orient herself toward these questions. There is a separate proceeding for Talo Çela and related matters. Reformulate the question.
Elda Zotaj: Have you ever conducted searches for Talo Çela? Guçe: No.
Elda Zotaj: Has Talo Çela ever been a suspect? Guçe: No.
The court: What actions did you carry out for this citizen? Guçe: Verification actions./ Top Channel