Ammon News - Swedish police announced the arrest of a Swedish man wanted internationally in Jordan on suspicion of involvement in a series of serious crimes.

Police said the man was arrested on Thursday and he is considered to have had a major impact on the serious violence in Sweden.

Authorities said Swedish and Jordanian officials had cooperated in the investigation for more than a year.

Anders Wiberg, Head of the International Unit at the Swedish Police National Operations Department said: "We have recently strengthened cooperation on several levels with Jordan and would like to express our great gratitude for their resolute action, says Anders Wiberg, head of the international unit at the police's national department.

The man faces several criminal allegations and an in absentia pre-trial detention order has been issued against him in Sweden.

Swedish police confirmed that authorities will submit a formal extradition request to transfer the man from Jordan to Sweden to face further legal proceedings.