Police in Vlorë have responded to accusations from the Democratic Party over law enforcement officers entering university premises in the coastal city. The opposition argued that such a presence could pressure students and frighten those who want to express their views. In an official notice, the Vlorë police addressed the complaint and explained the presence of its personnel. The force sought to reassure the public about why officers were sent near the university buildings. Universities in Albania have repeatedly turned into arenas of political confrontation, so any police presence on campus is a sensitive matter. The exchange has stirred debate in the city over where the line between security duties and student freedom should fall. Details about exactly what the officers were doing inside the facilities remain scarce. The dispute looks set to keep tensions high between the opposition and local police.