A convicted criminal who fled his home country has been apprehended by police after a search.

Waldemar Hawro, 36, of Burlington Road, Southampton has been charged with breach of bail.

He will appear at Southampton Magistrates Court today

Hawro was convicted of drug supply offences in Poland.

But he left the country after his conviction and was believed to be in the Southampton area.

An extensive search was launched by Hampshire Constabulary to find him.

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The force confirmed this morning, October 7, he has been found.

This means he will be extradited to Poland.

A spokesperson from the force said: "The 36-year-old man has been located.

"Thank you for sharing our appeal."