Man arrested in Northern Ireland extradited to Lithuania to face human trafficking charges

By Valerie Martin
Published 26th Nov 2023, 13:47 BST
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Officers from the PSNI’s International Policing Unit have extradited a 47-year-old man from Northern Ireland to Lithuania, where is due to stand trial for offences of human trafficking, drugs distribution and money laundering.

The man was arrested in the west Belfast area in August 2020 by officers from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Branch. He was arrested on foot of an extradition warrant issued by Lithuanian authorities.

Since this time he has been in prison in Northern Ireland until his successful extradition on Sunday.

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Officers from the PSNI's International Policing Unit have extradited a 47 year old man from Northern Ireland to Lithuania. Picture: Pacemaker (archive image).Officers from the PSNI's International Policing Unit have extradited a 47 year old man from Northern Ireland to Lithuania. Picture: Pacemaker (archive image).
Officers from the PSNI's International Policing Unit have extradited a 47 year old man from Northern Ireland to Lithuania. Picture: Pacemaker (archive image).

Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit said the PSNI will continue to work with its international partners to help keep people safe and tackle organised crime in the community.

"We are grateful for the assistance of colleagues from the Lithuanian Police and from the National Crime Agency for their cooperation in this case,” said Serg Davey.

"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.”