The men are all aged in their 40s and had previously been arrested on foot of a European Arrest Warrant issued by Polish authorities.
GARDAÍ HAVE HANDED over four men to the Polish National Police who “posed a risk to communities in Ireland”.
Earlier today, gardaí from the Garda Extradition Unit and the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation surrendered the four men to Polish authorities at the Baldonnell Aerodrome in Dublin.The men, all aged in their 40s, had previously been arrested on foot of a European Arrest Warrant issued by Polish authorities.
Speaking today, Detective Superintendent Michael Mullen of the Garda Extradition Unit said: “This successful operation highlights strong international co-operation between An Garda Síochána and international partners resulting in the removal of fugitives who posed a risk to communities in Ireland’.” Mullen added that the operation also highlights the commitment of domestic stakeholders including the Department of Justice, the Defence Forces and the Irish Prison Service “who work in tandem to ensure wanted fugitives are brought to justice”.
Making a difference A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Man (40s) dies in single vehicle crash in Co MayoVan driver crashed shortly after midnight on N60 in Claremorris
Read more »
Man in his 40s dies in horror Mayo crash overnightThe incident occurred shortly after midnight on the N60
Read more »
Irish government needs to tighten up employment of special advisors, European body saysA European anti-corruption body says reforms are needed to deal with potential conflicts of interest for special advisors before and after they work for the Irish government.
Read more »
Deputy Central Bank governor Sharon Donnery in the race for top European banking jobDonnery has been tipped to take over as the chair of the body overseeing the European Central Bank
Read more »
Irish woman behind EU Covid-19 vaccine rollout honoured as European of the YearEmer Cooke has been head of the European Medicines Agency since November 2020
Read more »
Deputy Central Bank governor Sharon Donnery in the race for top European banking jobSharon Donnery, the deputy governor of Ireland’s Central Bank, has been tipped as a leading candidate for one of Europe’s top banking roles.
Read more »