Renaldas Kanis (Renaldas Kanys) — a Lithuanian national wanted by the Lithuanian authorities, whom the European arrest warrant links to international trafficking in cocaine and hashish, a criminal organisation and the organisation of a murder. Spain plays a central role in the geographical context described. [1]
Brief background
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name in sources | Renaldas Kanys |
| Date of birth | 26.09.1973 |
| Jurisdiction and international links | Lithuania; Spain; Poland and other EU countries |
| Legal status | He is the subject of a public appeal by Lithuanian authorities; the profile states that the investigation is ongoing. |
The theory regarding shipments from South America and Africa
According to the allegations, between 2007 and 2017, whilst in Spain, Kanis, together with his accomplices, organised the procurement of cocaine from South America and hashish from Africa. After being delivered to and stored in Spain, the drugs were, according to the police, transported to other European countries. [1]
The destinations mentioned include the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Romania, Poland and Lithuania. The source describes how consignments were concealed in specially prepared hiding places on ships, in trailers and in shipping containers, but does not disclose the individual size of each consignment. [1]
The violent incident and the current stage of the case
A separate allegation concerns the organisation of a murder in Kaunas: the victim was shot dead in a car on 6 November 2015. This is the prosecution’s version of events, not a conviction as stated in the file. The most recent update to the record dates from 2021; at the time of verification, it remained on the public wanted list. [1]
Timeline of the case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2007–2017 | The period covered by the described international activities. |
| 06.11.2015 | A murder in Kaunas, in which he is a suspect. |
| 13.10.2021 | Last update to the profile. |
Verified on 4 November 2026. The status of the case is based on the sources cited; charges and suspicions do not constitute a conviction.
