Heavy-convicted inmate Alket Rizaï flees after violent clash at Anavyssos beach bar

Authorities are investigating the disappearance of Alket Rizaï, a heavy-convicted inmate who was granted leave from the Domokos prison. The escape followed a violent confrontation at a beach bar in Anavyssos, during which an Afghan employee opened fire on Rizaï, missing him but wounding two other employees. A civilian witness suggested Rizaï escaped using a car fitted with a police beacon and megaphone, but police later confirmed the vehicle lacked any such devices.

The suspect’s trail has gone cold, with police estimating he may have crossed into Albania or Kosovo, though this has not been verified. Meanwhile, the Afghan shooter was arrested days later and is scheduled to appear before the investigating magistrate on charges of attempted homicide. The case highlights concerns over prison leave policies and cross-border security cooperation.