At around 17.45 on Tuesday 27 November 2012, 32-year-old Dean Goodwin was arrested by armed police in Poole.
He is currently being held at Bournemouth Police station.
Detective Superintendent Mark Cooper said: “I’d like to thank the public and the media for their help and support throughout this intensive police operation.
“Our officers and staff have worked tirelessly and I’m pleased we have been able to bring this to a safe conclusion with the arrest tonight of Dean Goodwin.”