Norway has extradited to Kosovo an individual who is wanted for war crimes.

The individual is a Kosovo Serb and is accused of committing war crimes against the civilian population on 28 March 1999 in Peja.

The defendant was arrested in Norway on 10 March 2009 based on an international wanted notice. The King of Norway signed the final order for extradition.

The defendant will appear before a EULEX pre- trial judge on 14 July 2010.

The prosecution is represented by the Kosovo Special Prosecution Office (SPRK).