31/05/2024
Man Wanted In Republic Of Ireland Arrested In East Belfast
A man wanted in the Republic of Ireland for offences of robbery, possession of stolen property and possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, has been arrested in east Belfast.
Officers from the PSNI's Tactical Support Group working with the International Policing Unit arrested the 30-year-old man on an Irish extradition warrant on Thursday, 30 May. He is due to appear before Laganside Extradition Court on Friday, 31 May.
The offences occurred in the Dublin area in 2021 and 2022.
Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit said: "(The) arrest is another example of the Police Service working closely with An Garda Siochana to locate fugitives and bring them before the Extradition Courts.
"Our message is clear, Northern Ireland is not a safe haven for any wanted persons trying to avoid arrest and the consequences of their previous actions. We will relentlessly pursue those that are trying to delay or deny justice to victims of crime."
Officers from the PSNI's Tactical Support Group working with the International Policing Unit arrested the 30-year-old man on an Irish extradition warrant on Thursday, 30 May. He is due to appear before Laganside Extradition Court on Friday, 31 May.
The offences occurred in the Dublin area in 2021 and 2022.
Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit said: "(The) arrest is another example of the Police Service working closely with An Garda Siochana to locate fugitives and bring them before the Extradition Courts.
"Our message is clear, Northern Ireland is not a safe haven for any wanted persons trying to avoid arrest and the consequences of their previous actions. We will relentlessly pursue those that are trying to delay or deny justice to victims of crime."
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