A request by Poland for the extradition of Macies Slesik, 24, a Pole wanted for a string of serious crimes, was accepted by the Maltese courts this afternoon.

Slesik was arrested at Malta International Airport early yesterday.

He is wanted for, among other offences, two murders, the kidnapping and torture of another two persons, trafficking in drugs and firearms.

He was arrested in possession of false documents.

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