Dutch receive Greek extradition request for notorious Irish fugitive

ONE of Ireland’s most notorious fugitives, Dutch-based Tommy Savage appeared before a magistrate in Amsterdam yesterday on foot of an extradition request from the Greek authorities.

He is wanted in connection with the seizure of four tonnes of cannabis in Greece in 1997. If the alleged drugs baron rejects a fast track extradition procedure the case could be a long drawn out one, even ending up in the Dutch Supreme Court.

Garda sources confirmed yesterday there are no warrants outstanding for his extradition to Ireland, either in relation to drug seizures or murders.