Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit have today, Thursday, 2nd December, extradited a man from Northern Ireland to Lithuania.
The 25-year-old is wanted in Lithuania to stand trial for a number of human trafficking offences involving children. The offences occurred in Taurage County, Lithuania in July 2020.
The male was arrested in Templepatrick on 2nd June, 2024 and today has completed the extradition process, with his successful extradition to Lithuania.
Detective Inspector Lennon from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit said: “We continue to work with closely with the National Crime Agency and our European Partners to locate, arrest and extradite those wanted in other countries. The Police Service of Northern Ireland is committed to locating fugitives and today’s extradition delivers on our assurance of the relentless pursuit of perpetrators and supporting victims.
“Our message is clear that Northern Ireland is not a safe haven for anyone trying to avoid arrest or the consequences of their actions. We will continue to pursue anyone trying to delay or deny justice to victims of crime.”