26/02/2024
Man Wanted On Murder Charge In Spain Arrested In Craigavon
A 22-year-old man wanted in Spain in connection with a murder investigation has been arrested in Craigavon.
Officers from the PSNI's International Policing Unit and Lurgan Local Policing Team worked with the National Crime Agency and Spanish authorities to track the wanted person down to an address in the Craigavon area on Friday 23rd February.
The suspect is due to appeal before an extradition court in Belfast.
Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit said: "This arrest is good example of how our Local Policing Teams are able to identify and arrest those wanted internationally. PSNI will continue to work with our international partners to locate and arrest those sought for extradition."
Officers from the PSNI's International Policing Unit and Lurgan Local Policing Team worked with the National Crime Agency and Spanish authorities to track the wanted person down to an address in the Craigavon area on Friday 23rd February.
The suspect is due to appeal before an extradition court in Belfast.
Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit said: "This arrest is good example of how our Local Policing Teams are able to identify and arrest those wanted internationally. PSNI will continue to work with our international partners to locate and arrest those sought for extradition."
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