Luka Rocco Magnotta arrested in Germany

Luka Rocco Magnotta, suspected of killing a Chinese university student in Montreal and mailing the dismembered body parts to Canadian political parties, has been arrested at an internet caf in Berlin where he wasreportedly reading stories about himself.

Magnotta, 29,iswanted by Montreal authorities on first-degree murder and other charges, including threatening Canadian politicians, in acase that has drawn international attention andspawned one of the largest manhunts in Montreal police history.

Montreal policeCmdr. Ian Lafrenire saidMagnotta's identity was confirmed through fingerprint evidence.

"The investigation is far from being over. We've got to bring the suspect down to Canada to facejustice," said Lafrenire, who added thatsome of the dead student'sbody parts arestillmissing.

"There will be tons of questions to answer," he said.

Magnotta was arrested in Berlin on an Interpol "red notice," which under German law is considered a "provisional request from Canada for his extradition," Julie Di Mambo, press secretary for Justice Minister Rob Nicholson said in a statement.

Canada is now required to submit a formal request for Magnotta's extradition, accompanied by "documentation outlining the evidence supporting the request," the statement said.

It's unclear, however, when Magnotta will actually set foot on Canadian soil.

"It could take a very long time," said Rene Verret, a spokesman for Quebec's bureau of prosecutions.

Verret said his office will send a request in the coming days to Nicholson for Magnotta's extradition, asking that it be forwarded to German officials. However, the legal process could extend for monthsif the extradition is contested.

Investigators are scheduled to hold a news conference Tuesday to provide more details on the case. It is their priority toreturn the accused killer to Canada.

Magnotta is suspected of killing Jun Lina 33-year-old Chinese university student with whom he had a relationshiprecording video ofthe attack and mailing the victim's dismembered body parts to federalpolitical parties in Ottawa.

Berlin policespokesman Chief Supt.Stefan Redlich told CBC News thatauthorities arrested Magnottaat 2 p.m. Berlin time (8 a.m. ET) at theHelin Caf on Karl Marx Street.

Seven officers were involved in the arrest, which was made after police weretipped off.

"As far as I know he was arrested alone, andthere was no struggle," Redlich said.

There is no doubt aboutthe suspect'sidentity, and "he is the person Canada is looking for,"he added.

Magnotta 'went quietly'

The caf's owner, whospoke on condition of anonymity, said he witnessed the arrest.

"A colleague recognized him from his photo, because he'd just read the newspaper," said the owner."Nothing happened, it all went very quietly," he said.

Kadir Anlayisli, the man who recognized the suspect and called police, works in the after-hours tobacco shopof thecaf. Berlin police confirmed that the arrest wasmostly straightforward, but added that Magnottainitially denied hisidentity. Eventually he admitted,"OK, you got me."

Magnotta is being held at the Berlin prison and is expected to be brought before a Germanjudge on Tuesday.

But he likely won't be questioned about the alleged crimes in Montreal, as "this is a Canadian case," Redlich said.

Montreal police say they learned ofMagnotta's arrest at 12:40 p.m. ET, and the news came as a great relief for many investigators, said Lafrenire.

"We thank the media who broadcast his photo, and information on the web also had a part in coming to this result," said Lafrenire.

Police will hold a full briefing on the case on Tuesday morning.Magnotta, dubbed the "Butcher of Montreal" by European media and "Canadian Psycho" at large,was spotted in Paris on the weekend, at a local caf and in a hotel, after fleeing Montreal last week.

Magnottahad beenreading stories about himself

Berlin-based freelance reporter Allan Hallsaid Anlayisli, who identified Magnotta, immediately recognized theman.

Thecaf employee said Magnotta had been seated at computer number 25 reading stories about himself online. Anlayisli ran outside to flag downpolice.

"Anlayisli said the first police car stopped and the guy didn't take him seriously," Hall told CBC News in a telephone interview."He had to stop another police car, then come into the internet caf. The second police car called for backup."

Hall added thatMagnotta left his hotel in Paris on Friday and paid100 to travel 14 hours from Paris to Berlin.Magnottadid not have to show a passport due to open border policies, he added.Police are working to reconstruct the timeline of Magnotta's movements.

Ifinvestigators discoverthat Magnottacommitted crimes while in Germany, the extradition process may become more complicated, reported Hall.

Harper congratulates police

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who is in London for the Queen's jubilee celebration, told reporters he is "pleased" Magnotta has been arrested.

"I just want to congratulate the police forces on their good work," Harper said.

The prime ministeris named, along with other Canadian politicians, in the police arrest warrant issued after Lin's murder.

Magnotta is accused of criminally harassing Harper and other members of Parliament.

Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae asked Canadians to remember the victim.

"Let's not forget that a young man was killed in the most terrible of circumstances. He came to Canada to improve himself, and to improve his life, and he is dead.

"His family in China is mourning, and his friends are in mourning, and all of Canada should be mourning for the person who died, rather thancelebrate the notoriety of Mr. Magnotta."

Magnotta also faces charges offirst-degree murder, committing an indignity to a dead body, publishing an obscene thing, and mailing obscene matter.

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