Lithuania wants extradition request handled by North's courts

The Lithuanian authorities have withdrawn their extradition request for Co Louth man on weapons and terrorism charges because they want the matter determined by the courts in the North, the High Court in Dublin heard today.

The Lithuanian authorities were seeking the extradition of Liam Campbell (aged 46), Upper Faughart, Dundalk, whom they allege was involved in a conspiracy to obtain weapons, ammunition and explosive substances in the Baltic republic between the end of 2006 and during 2007.