The case prosecutor, Admir Shala, said that the Special Prosecutor’s Office has initiated an investigation related to the leasing of the factory for processing animal by-products.

Shala stated that the investigation is ongoing under suspicion regarding the leasing of this factory.

“The Special Prosecutor’s Office has started an investigation regarding the leasing of the factory for processing animal by-products. The investigation is ongoing based on suspicions about the leasing of this factory. We are currently in the investigation phase; we are conducting searches and controls based on a court order from the preliminary procedure judge of the Basic Court in Prishtina at the request of the Special Prosecutor’s Office. Also, with our authorization, the police, together with us, are undertaking all necessary actions to secure the required information and properly clarify the specific case. We cannot provide detailed information at this time,” he said.

Prosecutor Shala added that the searches are taking place in four locations: the Ministry of Agriculture, the Agency for Agricultural Development, the Food and Veterinary Agency, and the company that benefited from the contract.

“The searches are ongoing at four locations and are currently in progress. We will inform you of any other actions as far as we are allowed… The Ministry of Agriculture, the Agency for Agricultural Development, the Food and Veterinary Agency, and the location of the company benefiting from the contract are being searched,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Agriculture stated that they are at the disposal of law enforcement and judicial authorities, providing any information they request, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law.

“From day one, we have been at the disposal of law enforcement and judicial authorities, offering any information requested by them, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law. We have closely cooperated with these institutions and will continue to do so, guided by the principles of transparency and accountability,” the Ministry of Agriculture responded.

Currently, KosovaPress is located at the Agency for Agricultural Development, where the searches are taking place.

In addition to police officers, the case prosecutor, Admir Shala, was also present at this location for some moments.