A TOPLESS Polish fugitive has been arrested in Tenerife after being ambushed by elite police while walking his dog.
Policia Nacional captured the suspect in the municipality of Arona as he faced a 480-year prison sentence.
Footage released by authorities shows the moment officers from the elite GOES (Grupo Operativo Especial de Seguridad) special unit pounced on the man just metres from his front door.
He attempted to flee once more but also quickly overpowered and arrested by Policia Nacional officers.
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The suspect was subject to a European Arrest Warrant for more than 40 offences, including drug trafficking and the illegal manufacture of weapons.
Officers finally seized their opportunity last Wednesday when the fugitive briefly stepped away from his home.
The property was located at the end of a dead-end street, which the suspect used to monitor for any unusual activity.
According to police, the man had been living with his wife and two children under tight security measures to avoid detection.
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Investigators say he rarely left the house and kept his front door open at all times to watch for approaching officers.
Authorities first began searching for the man in September 2025 following a request for assistance from Poland.
Despite locating him early on, the fugitive managed to evade capture during previous attempts.
On one occasion, he escaped by leaping from a five-metre-high balcony at the back of his property.
In another incident last February, he fled a traffic checkpoint using false documentation, colliding with several cars during a high-speed getaway.
The man is now in custody and awaiting extradition to Poland.
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