It is not yet known if and when Vladimir Erić, one of the suspects for digging the tunnel to the depot of the High Court in Podgorica, will be extradited from Sweden to Montenegro.
According to an international warrant, Erić was arrested on October 13 at Stockholm airport while trying to board a flight to Belgrade.
On October 19, 2023, the Ministry of Justice of Montenegro requested from the Ministry of Justice of the Kingdom of Sweden the extradition of Erić Vladimir, a citizen of the Republic of Serbia, for the purpose of criminal prosecution for the criminal offenses of criminal association, aggravated theft and prevention of evidence, about which we issued an official statement on the same day, which some media reported. The request for extradition was sent both through regular channels and through NCB Interpol Podgorica.
"It depends on the competent authorities of the Kingdom of Sweden how long the extradition procedure will last and what the decision will be," the Ministry of Justice of Montenegro told "News".
Stina Lundkvist, senior public prosecutor at the State Public Prosecutor's Office of Sweden, when asked what stage the extradition process of Vladimir Eric is in, replied that the information we are looking for is confidential, so she cannot answer.
For example, on March 12, the Swedish police deprived JH of his liberty based on an international warrant issued by the NCB Interpol Podgorica based on the order of the High Court in Podgorica for the purpose of conducting criminal proceedings in our country due to reasonable suspicion that he had committed the criminal offense of unauthorized production, possession and distribution of narcotics. drugs.
NH was extradited to Montenegro five months later, on August 31, 2018.
How long the extradition procedure will last and what the decision will be depends on the competent authorities of the Kingdom of Sweden, the Ministry of Justice of Montenegro told News.
Sweden has a procedure for the extradition of foreign nationals, which is regulated by domestic laws and international agreements. The extradition procedure involves several steps and the process usually begins when a foreign country submits an official request for extradition to the Swedish authorities. This request can be based on an existing international extradition agreement between Sweden and another country or based on bilateral agreements. Then, the Swedish judicial authorities, usually the Ministry of Justice, study the extradition request. They examine whether the request meets the requirements of international agreements or Swedish domestic laws. Only after that, the Swedish authorities make a decision on extradition. This decision can be positive or negative, depending on the legal and factual circumstances of the case.
If the extradition decision is positive, the person who is the subject of extradition can appeal the extradition decision and has the right to legal representation during the process. After all the legal procedures have been completed and the extradition decision has become final, the execution of the extradition can be carried out.
It is important to note that the extradition procedure can be complex and depends on the specific circumstances of each individual case. If a person subject to extradition is arrested in Sweden due to an extradition request, it is imperative that they consult with a lawyer or attorney who is an expert in international law and extradition in order to protect their rights and interests during the legal process.
The duration of extradition proceedings in Sweden can vary depending on various factors, including the complexity of the case, legal procedures and possible legal appeals. It is usual for the extradition process to last several months, but it can be longer if there are legal complications or delays.
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