The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) had reported the facts to Interpol. The suspect was arrested Thursday.
The circumstances of his arrest are not yet known.
however, specifies the spokesperson of the SQ Valerie Beauchamp.
The 26-year-old man was wanted by the police in connection with the death of Charles Lafontaine, who was hit by a projectile from a firearm. The event took place in an apartment on René-Lévesque Boulevard.
Valérie Beauchamp adds that the SQ goes take steps to bring him to justice in Quebec
. Crimes against the person investigators are in the process of determining how the suspect will be repatriated to Canada. It could be by deportation or by request for extradition
she says.
It is therefore possible that the investigators of the SQ travel to Spain to bring Mohammed Amine Oumina back to the country.
The investigation is continuing and the search notice is maintained as long as the suspect is not on Canadian soil, continues Mr.me Beauchamp.
Relatives relieved
The arrest of Mohammed Amine Oumina represents a relief for relatives of Charles Lafontaine. Justice can now be done
said a relative contacted by Radio-Canada Estrie
It is a terrible tragedy that has shocked us all. The loss of Charles is still incomprehensible today. Our hearts are torn. […] The news received yesterday greatly relieved us
said Julija Juric, a friend of the victim, in writing.
” [Ça] now allows us to calm down a bit. »
Arrested by Interpol
Mohammed Amine Oumina was able to be arrested in Spain thanks to a report made by the SQ at Interpol. Recall that Interpol is an intergovernmental organization whose full name is the International Criminal Police Organization.
Interpol has 195 member countries and promotes collaboration between law enforcement authorities. This police force allows investigators to exchange and access information on offenses and criminals. They also benefit from technical and operational support.
In the case of Mohammed Amine Oumina, the SQ confirms that a red alert has been issued to all police forces. As explained by criminal lawyer Me Célina Saint-François, there is an extradition treaty between Canada and Spain, which can make things easier. The two countries have an already established collaboration.
However, there are procedures to follow for a person arrested abroad to return to the country, starting with a provisional arrest, underlines Mr.e Saint Francois.
Upon his arrival, Mohammed Amine Oumina will appear in court in Sherbrooke in connection with the charge of manslaughter relating to the events that occurred last April.
With information from Delphine Belzile and Marie-France Martel
