Court orders custody for extradited Berdych gang members

A Czech court has ordered custody for Tomáš Půta and Maroš Šulej - members of the notorious Berdych gang who were extradited from Ireland this week. The state attorney Tomáš Milec revealed the information on Thursday. Both suspects were detained in Ireland on a European arrest warrant in August 2006. The Supreme Court in Dublin decided on their extradition to the Czech Republic. Charges levelled against them include taking part in robbery. Mr Půta has already been sentenced for two years in prison for a past brutal attack and also faces charges in the abduction and murder of a Czech businessman.