Schengen Alert: Interpol Wanted Woman Arrested at Warsaw Airport
A 60-year-old Romanian national, sought under a European Arrest Warrant and Interpol Red Notice, was detained during border checks at Chopin Airport.
published at: 10. Juni 2025
Schengen Border Control Nets Interpol Fugitive
In a dramatic enforcement of Schengen Zone security protocols, Warsaw Chopin Airport border guards apprehended a 60-year-old Romanian woman wanted across Europe. The arrest highlights the effectiveness of the Schengen Information System (SIS) in tracking international fugitives attempting to cross borders.
High-Profile Arrest During Routine Check
The suspect, arriving on a flight from Los Angeles, triggered alerts during standard passport control. Authorities confirmed she was subject to both a European Arrest Warrant issued by Romania and an Interpol Red Notice for serious property crimes including theft and robbery.
How the Schengen System Worked
The arrest demonstrates key aspects of Schengen border security:
- Automated SIS alerts flag wanted persons during passport scans
- Shared criminal databases enable cross-border enforcement
- Standardized procedures ensure swift detainment of suspects
Following her arrest, a Warsaw district court ordered the woman held for seven days in pretrial detention while extradition proceedings begin.