Over 160 European Arrest Warrants issued for suspects who fled Ireland in 2020

The number of European Arrest Warrants issued last year was nearly twice as many as in 2019.

Under Mutual Legal Assistance legislation, Ireland can look for help from other countries in criminal investigations or proceedings. Picture: Larry Cummins

The number of times Ireland looked for help from other countries in solving crimes increased by nearly 27% last year.

Under Mutual Legal Assistance legislation, Ireland can look for help from other countries in criminal investigations or proceedings.