Norwegian rapper arrested in Warsaw on drug and assault charges

A coordinated operation by the European Network of Fugitive Active Search Teams (ENFAST) has led to the arrest of a Norwegian rapper known by the stage name "Pappaisjappa" in Warsaw.

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The 37-year-old artist is wanted in Norway for drug offenses, bodily harm, and assaulting a police officer.

To evade criminal prosecution, the musician left Norway and went into hiding. A European Arrest Warrant had been issued for his capture.

Norwegian authorities traced the fugitive to Poland and collaborated with the Criminal Bureau of the Polish National Police Headquarters, which hosts the Polish contact point for ENFAST. ENFAST facilitates rapid international exchange of operational information to locate and apprehend Europe's most wanted criminals.

Determinacja, zaangażowanie i ciężka praca policjantów Wydziału Poszukiwań i Identyfikacji Osób Biura Kryminalnego Komendy Głównej Policji, doprowadziła do zatrzymania poszukiwanego międzynarodowo przestępcy. 37-latek ma na swoim koncie przestępstwa narkotykowe, uszkodzenie… pic.twitter.com/QfSDHdZ7Me

— Polska Policja 🇵🇱 (@PolskaPolicja) December 2, 2024

Police determined that the wanted man was likely residing somewhere in Warsaw. He was found hiding in an apartment in one of the city's districts and was arrested.

Extradition proceedings for the 37-year-old suspect have been initiated.

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Source: Polskie Radio 24, IAR, Policja, TVP Info