A 67-year-old man, accused of the murder of Joseph James Porter in Armagh in 1979, has today been extradited from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland.
The man was arrested in the Republic of Ireland on June 24, 2024 on suspicion of the murder of Mr Porter in Armagh on June 24, 1979, firearms offences and membership of a proscribed organisation.
Mr Porter’s body was found close to the entrance of his farm at Creggan Road, Mountnorris.
The part-time Ulster Defence Regiment soldier died from gunshot wounds to the head and body.
Extradition proceedings were completed today, Wednesday, April 2, with the accused’s return to Northern Ireland.
He was subject to an investigation by the PSNI’s Legacy Investigation Branch.
He is sought to stand trial for offences of murder, possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life and belonging to a proscribed organisation. He will appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court later today.
Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit said: “The Police Service of Northern Ireland continues to work closely with authorities in the Republic of Ireland to locate and return those wanted to stand trial in Northern Ireland.
“In this particular case, we worked closely with the PSNI’s Legacy Investigation Branch and An Garda Siochana to locate this man and bring him before the courts.
“We will continue to work closely with our partners to bring offenders before the courts and deliver justice to victims and their families.”
