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Ecuador extradites "Fito" to the US after months on the run

Ecuadorian authorities have extradited Adolfo “Fito” Macias, the country’s most powerful drug trafficker, to the United States. The transfer took place on Sunday, just weeks after his dramatic arrest in late June following a year and a half on the run. Known for leading one of Ecuador’s......

Morocco arrests Arab national at Mohammed V Airport on UAE extradition warrant

Moroccan security forces arrested a 42-year-old Arab national at Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport on Thursday, acting on an international arrest warrant issued by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The suspect, who arrived on a flight from Turkey, is wanted by Emirati authorities following......

France seeks extradition of drug trafficking suspect arrested in Marrakech

On Saturday, June 14, Marrakech police, in coordination with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), arrested a French national of Malian origin wanted on an international warrant issued by French judicial authorities. According to the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN),......

Pakistani man extradited to US over ISIS-inspired plot targeting Jewish center in New York

A Pakistani citizen residing in Canada, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, has been extradited to the United States to face charges related to an ISIS-inspired plot to carry out a mass shooting at a Jewish center in New York City. Khan, who was taken into custody on June 10, appeared......

Extradition of alleged Kinahan gang member marks significant law enforcement victory

Sean McGovern, an alleged senior figure within the notorious Kinahan organized crime group, has been extradited from the United Arab Emirates, marking a pivotal moment in international law enforcement collaboration. His arrest in Dubai followed the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice, a product of cooperation......

France denies Algeria’s extradition request for Kabyle opposition leader

In a significant legal development, Aksel Bellabbaci, a prominent Kabyle opposition figure, was released on Wednesday by a Paris appeals court, which rejected Algeria’s extradition request related to terrorism charges. The court’s decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing tensions between......

Swedish Teen Arrested in Morocco: Weapons Case Sparks International Action

The Moroccan border security forces apprehended a 19-year-old Swedish citizen at the Bab Sebta crossing point on Thursday, acting on an international arrest warrant. The arrest stems from Swedish authorities' investigation into weapons-related offenses. Interpol's database check confirmed that......

Swedish Teen Sought for Arms Trafficking Detained at Moroccan Border

Border security forces at Morocco's Bab Sebta crossing point apprehended a 19-year-old Swedish national who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by Stockholm authorities. The suspect, who remains unidentified for legal reasons, faces serious allegations related to the unauthorized......

Morocco Upholds Human Rights: Court Blocks Extradition of Egyptian Political Dissident

The Moroccan judiciary has taken a decisive stance on human rights by refusing to extradite Egyptian political dissident and physician Dr. Abdel Basset Imam to Egypt, where he faces a life sentence for opposing the current government. Dr. Imam, who holds both Turkish and Egyptian citizenship, expressed......