Fugitive sentenced to eight years in Norway arrested in Budapest – VIDEO

A Norwegian citizen who wanted to serve an eight-year prison sentence for drug trafficking has been arrested in Újpest, a district of Budapest, Hungarian police confirmed.

The man had fled Norway after his conviction and was the subject of an international arrest warrant, the official Hungarian police site said.

How extradition between Hungary and Norway works

• Norway issues an international arrest warrant after a court decision.
• Hungarian police arrest the person if they are found in Hungary.
• Norway formally asks for extradition, providing the court ruling.
• A Hungarian court reviews the request to ensure it complies with legal and human rights standards.
• The suspect is handed over to Norway to serve the prison sentence.

Who was arrested in Budapest’s 4th district?

The suspect is a 28-year-old Norwegian national of Jordanian origin. He was convicted in 2024 in Norway in a drug trafficking case and sentenced to eight years in prison.

Following the verdict, the man left Norway instead of beginning his prison term, prompting authorities to launch an international search.

Why was he wanted by Norwegian authorities?

Norwegian authorities were seeking the man to ensure he served his legally imposed prison sentence. After he absconded, an international warrant was issued, allowing law enforcement agencies across Europe to search for him.