Tomasz Waga murder: Sixth man charged

Ajet Mehalla from Fairwater in Cardiff was due in court today

Author: Polly OliverPublished 9th Jul 2021
Last updated 9th Jul 2021

A sixth man has been charged in connection with the murder of Tomasz Waga in Cardiff in January this year.

Ajet Mehalla, 41, from Fairwater in Cardiff, has been charged with murder, section 18 assault, conspiracy to produce a class B drug and money laundering.

He was due to appear before Cardiff Magistrates Court today.

Tomasz's body was discovered by a member of the public at approximately 11.30pm on Thursday, January 28 in Westville Road, Penylan, Cardiff.

He had been the victim of a sustained assault.

Five other men have already been charged in connection with his death and are remanded in custody awaiting trial.

Three other men remain wanted on suspicion of murder. They are:

Elidon Elezi, 22, last known address East Finchley, London.

Elidon Elezi, 22, last known address East Finchley, London.


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Gledis Mehalla, 19, last known address Cathays, Cardiff

Elidon Elezi, 22, last known address East Finchley, London.

Artan Pelluci, 29, last known address Cathays, Cardiff

A statement from South Wales Police said a number of vehicles have been seized as part of the investigation but attention remains on the whereabouts of a silver/grey Mercedes C200 Sport, registration BK09 RBX.

"The Mercedes, which has links to the investigation and could contain vital evidence, was last seen in Cardiff on the day his body was found.

"A £5,000 reward remains on offer from Crimestoppers for information about the three outstanding suspects and the whereabouts of the Mercedes. "

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Police say a previous registered owner of the vehicle lives in the Fairwater area of Cardiff and is in no way connected to the investigation.

Anybody with information should contact 101 / SWP101@south-wales.police.uk or provide information online via the Major Investigation Public Portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP21B26-PO1