Two off-duty police officers arrest wanted fugitive in Lugo
Two National Police officers off duty arrested a man with a judicial arrest warrant on Thursday in Lugo. The detainee, with a history of violent crimes, was carrying a small quantity of drugs.
Arrest at Ronda das Fontiñas
Two National Police officers who were off duty detained a man with a judicial arrest warrant on Thursday afternoon in Lugo. According to ABC, citing Europa Press, the operation took place at Ronda das Fontiñas, near a school in the area.
One of the police officers recognised the suspect when he was having something at the terrace of a hospitality venue accompanied by another young man. The officer, who was aware of the active judicial order against him, immediately began the arrest. At that moment, a second officer of the force who happened to be passing through the area also identified the fugitive and joined in the intervention. The arrest was made without incident.
A patrol unit transported the detainee to the custody cells of the provincial police station on Rúa Chantada, where he spent the night before being brought before a judge. During the search, officers found a small quantity of narcotics, which resulted in an administrative report for drug possession.
The arrested man is a Lugo resident around 40 years old with numerous police records for violent crimes, including assault and other offences against persons, including incidents in the family sphere.
Source: ABC