He was wanted in Bulgaria He was arrested at Paphos Airport He tried to travel A 26-year-old man wanted by the Bulgarian authorities was detained in custody
A 26-year-old man wanted by the Bulgarian authorities on a European arrest warrant was arrested.
According to Paphos Assistant Police Director Michael Ioannou, the 26-year-old was wanted by Bulgarian authorities to serve a six-month prison sentence in Bulgaria after committing traffic offences in the country, including driving under the influence of alcohol and driving without a driver's licence.
The man was sentenced in absentia to six months in prison and had not been found to serve his sentence. He was spotted yesterday at 10:00 during passport control at the departure area of Paphos airport with the intention of travelling to Ireland.
[/P]According to Mr Ioannou, the start of the extradition process is expected.
Source: CNA
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