Three Convicted over Death of Tomasz Waga in Cardiff
Tomasz Waga was murdered on the 28th of January 2021
After what has been described as a 'long and complex investigation' by South Wales Police, three men have been convicted over the death of 23-year-old Tomasz Waga.
Josif Nushi and Mihal Dhana have been found guilty of murder and Hysland Aliaj of manslaughter by a jury at Newport Crown Court.
The investigation has been described as one of the largest investigations ever undertaken by South Wales Police, with enquiries across Europe, and arrests being made in Albania, France and Germany.
Detective Superintendent Mark O’Shea from South Wales Police said: “Our thoughts are with the family of Tomasz Waga who was a much-loved son, brother, father, and partner to his girlfriend'.
Tomasz Waga's body was found in a street in Penylan, Cardiff at the end of January 2021.
He was murdered after breaking into a cannabis factory on Newport Road. An organised crime gang who owned the factory arrived on the scene and then the attack took place.
“He was a young man who made some bad choices and was in Cardiff that day for the wrong reason, however that does not excuse what took place on January 28 last year. Events that have left a family grieving and a small baby without a father.”
Det Supt O’Shea added: “South Wales Police has been clear from the outset that we would get to the bottom of this complex case involving organised crime groups from south-east England and Europe.
“As this case highlights, international borders are no barrier to us pursuing people suspected of murder in the UK, we have excellent links with law enforcement colleagues across Europe including Albania who have been tremendously helpful throughout our investigation.”
Family liaison officers continue to support the Waga family.
In a statement, his family said: “Tomasz paid too great a price for the events that unfolded the night he lost his life.
“We do not wish for such tragedy to be experienced by any other family and urge individuals to consider the choices they make and the impact of their involvement, wilful or coerced, on their close ones.
“He will remain in our hearts forever.”
The three men are remanded in custody. They will be sentenced on January 10.