German Fugitive Caught in Croatia After Trying to Evade Prison

Croatian police apprehended a 36-year-old German citizen in Dramalj, a coastal town, who was sought by German judicial authorities. The arrest was made after identity checks revealed three active European arrest warrants against him. German authorities had issued these warrants for the man to serve three prison sentences to which he had been lawfully convicted. His offenses include making false statements, committing serious theft, falsely reporting criminal acts, and engaging in illegal waste management. The apprehension was carried out by officers from the Crikvenica Police Station. Following the arrest, and in coordination with the County State Attorney's Office in Rijeka, the suspect was transferred to a detention supervisor and then placed in an investigative prison. The case highlights international cooperation in law enforcement to bring fugitives to justice.