A Scottish man detained in Croatia while on holiday last month is set to face trial in Spain over a public health charge.
Detention at Split Airport
Aiden Campbell, 22, from Peterhead, was apprehended at Split Saint Jerome Airport on Thursday, July 30. It is understood he was travelling with a group of friends when he was stopped.
Campbell was arrested in Tenerife in September 2024 in connection with a public health charge. The exact details of the charge are not yet known.
Warrant and Transfer
After his detention, the Provincial Court of Tenerife issued a warrant for him after he failed to attend a hearing. He was subsequently detained after travelling to Croatia last month.
Campbell is set to be moved from Croatia to the Spanish island of Tenerife to face trial over the charge. The Spanish courts say they are waiting for Campbell's transfer from Croatia. Once this happens, he will appear in a Tenerife court over the accusation.
Official Support and Next Steps
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office confirmed it was supporting Campbell and his family. An update on the case is expected in September.
An FCDO Spokesperson said: "We are supporting a British national who has been detained in Croatia, and his family. We are also in contact with the local authorities."
A spokesperson for the High Court of Justice of the Canary Islands said: "The proceedings are located in Section V of the Provincial Audience of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. They tell me that Mr Campbell has not yet moved to Spain. Once the transfer is carried out, a judicial settlement will be achieved."
