The Malta Police successfully executed a European Arrest Warrant against a 50-year-old Italian citizen, found living in Malta.

The individual in question, whose identity has not been disclosed with local media houses, stands accused by the Court of Brindisi, in Italy.

The arrest operation unfolded in the early hours of the morning, following weeks of intensive investigations. Authorities determined that the wanted individual, an unemployed person, resides in Mosta. Police units from various divisions coordinated their efforts to surround and apprehend the suspect at his place of residence.

The warrant against the Italian national was issued by Italian authorities on January 24, 2022, with the aim of enforcing a pending prison sentence.

As of now, the detained individual will appear before the Maltese Court later today, at noon (1200hrs), under the jurisdiction of Police Magistrate Dr. Giannella Camilleri Busuttil.

The proceedings will mark the commencement of the extradition process, through which the accused will be transferred to Italian custody to face legal proceedings in accordance with the laws of the issuing state.

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