Dubai Police extradite two international fugitives to France
The individuals were arrested in Dubai following red notices issued by INTERPOL and Europol.
The handover was carried out in coordination with the UAE Ministry of Interior, Dubai Public Prosecution, and the Ministry of Justice, which received international arrest warrants for the suspects.
This brings the total number of extraditions to France by Dubai Police in 2025 to 10, with charges ranging from murder and armed robbery to money laundering and leading criminal organisations.
Dubai Police reaffirmed their commitment to global law enforcement cooperation, highlighting the role of coordinated field efforts and the use of advanced tracking technologies by their criminal investigation and data analysis teams.
#News | Dubai Police extradite Two Wanted Individuals to French Authorities for Attempted Fraud and Drug Trafficking
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