20/11/2023

Man Wanted For Murder In Romania Arrested In Belfast

A 35-year-old man wanted for murder in Romania has been arrested in Belfast by the PSNI.

The man is wanted to stand trial for aggravated murder and two offences of aggravated robbery committed in the Sibiu area of Romania on 6th November 2023

He was detained by virtue of an extradition warrant by PSNI officers yesterday evening, Sunday 19th November. He will be brought before an extradition court in Belfast later today.

Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit said: "This arrest is good example of our close working with authorities in Romania, the National Crime Agency, UK Border Agency and An Garda Siochana.

"This was a fast moving case which resulted in a successful arrest in Belfast for very serious offences committed in Romania only 2 weeks ago.

"The Police Service will continue to work with all out international partners and play our part in bringing fugitives before the courts. Our message is clear that there is nowhere to hide in Northern Ireland and that we will actively pursue all wanted persons believed to be in this jurisdiction."

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