Fugitive Turkish Gunman Nabbed in Moldova After Years on the Run!
International Manhunt Ends in Moldova
Izzet Eren, 39, a Turkish national and convicted gun criminal, was finally caught in Chisinau, Moldova on Thursday, 26 May. Extradition proceedings are now underway to bring him back to the UK.
From UK Jail to Turkish Escapee
Eren was locked up in the UK in 2015 for firearms offences. While serving time, he was transferred to a prison in Turkey in August 2019 – but shockingly, he fled custody just a month later and vanished.
Met Police Warn Serious Criminals: Run and You’ll Be Caught
Commander Fiona Mallon, Specialist Crime, said:
“I thank the Moldovan authorities, the National Crime Agency and the Crown Prosecution Service for their assistance in achieving this significant outcome. The Metropolitan Police Serious Crime Manhunt team works around the clock to track down the criminals ‘most wanted’ by the Met. In this case, a hugely complex investigation was launched to establish Eren’s whereabouts, with a wide range of investigative and sensitive intelligence opportunities exploited. This arrest sends a clear message to all those who commit serious crime in London: if you run, we will locate you and you will be brought to justice.”
