22/08/2023

Man Arrested In Antrim On International Arrest Warrant

A 48-year-old man wanted on an international arrest warrant for a conviction of fraud offences in Poland has been arrested in Antrim.

The PSNI arrested the man on an international warrant by officers from the International Policing Unit on the morning of Monday 21st August. He will appear before an Extradition Court at Laganside today, Tuesday 22nd August.

Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit said: "The arrest is an another example of partnership working between Polish Law Enforcement, the National Crime Agency and the Police Service of Northern Ireland's International Policing Unit.

"We will continue to work with our International Partners and use all means available to ensure offenders are brought to justice. If fugitives travel to Northern Ireland to avoid the consequences of their previous crimes it is only a matter of time before they are arrested and brought before the Extradition Courts.

"Our message is clear that we will relentlessly pursue those that are trying to delay or deny justice to victims of crime."


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