A 31-year-old man wanted by gardaí on suspicion of rape has been arrested in Northern Ireland.
He was detained as he tried to board a flight at Belfast International Airport today, having failed to appear in court.
The man is to be brought before an Extradition Court sitting in Belfast.
The joint operation involved the Police Service of Northern Ireland, An Garda Síochána and Airport Police.
In a statement, the PSNI said: "The man was identified as being wanted by An Garda Síochána on suspicion of rape, after failing to appear before court.
"Thanks to a strong working collaboration with International Law Enforcement partners, An Garda Síochána and Airport Police, the man was apprehended trying to board a flight out of the country.
"He remains in police custody at this time and will now appear at the next available Extradition Court in Belfast.
"This arrest operation demonstrates our relentless determination to proactively track down and hold to account people attempting to evade justice".
A 31-year-old man was arrested at Belfast International Airport today, Thursday 30th March, after a joint operation with International Law Enforcement partners, An Garda Síochána and Airport Police. pic.twitter.com/zVHo1nXK8j
— Police Antrim and Newtownabbey (@PSNIANDistrict) March 30, 2023
