A Lithuanian fugitive wanted for serious offences of criminal organisation human trafficking and drug distribution was extradited on Thursday, 15 September.
An Garda Síochána Extradition Unit and the Public Order Unit and Immigration Unit surrendered the 34-year-old man to Lithuanian police waiting at Dublin Port.
The wanted man has serious links to organised crime. He travelled back to his native country by ferry and overland, arriving back on Sunday, September 18.
Read more: Dangerous fugitive caught in Dublin after being on the run for 48 hours
Detective Superintendent Michael Mullen, Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation said the surrender of the fugitive enforces the relationship between gardai and European police.
He said: "Detective Superintendent Michael Mullen, Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation stated ‘The successful surrender of this male to the Lithuanian authorities re-enforces the strong working relationship between An Garda Síochána and our European counterparts in ensuring fugitives are returned to the requesting state to serve justice.'"
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