One of Europe’s most wanted fugitives has been arrested in the Netherlands following a direct tip submitted via the EU Most Wanted website. The 30-year-old man was apprehended on 22 January in Etten-Leur, the Netherlands, by the Dutch FAST (Fugitive Active Search Team), working closely with FAST Poland.
The fugitive was wanted in connection with multiple serious offenses across Poland and Germany. These included his suspected involvement in a fatal violent incident in Poland in December 2021, in which the victim succumbed to his injuries. He was also convicted in Poland for a violent offence in 2019, for which he was sentenced to one year in prison, and for additional crimes, including drug-related offences, resisting arrest, and insulting law enforcement officials, for which he received a 3.5-year prison sentence.
This arrest highlights the effectiveness of Europol’s EU Most Wanted website and the critical role the public plays in supporting law enforcement efforts. By submitting information anonymously, individuals help ensure justice.
This website has a proven track record since its launch in 2016:
- 479 fugitive profiles have been published.
- 167 fugitives have been apprehended.
- 54 arrests occurred directly due to profiles published on the platform.
Europol: “One tip could make all the difference, check out our website to see if you recognise anyone. If you do recognise one of the fugitives featured on EU Most Wanted website, do not approach them directly. Let the national FAST teams know through the fugitives’ profile pages.”
Source – Europol