Dubai Police arrests 3 Belgians wanted by Interpol
The arrests were made following INTERPOL red notices, with teams from Dubai Police and Ministry of Interior working in coordination with Belgian law enforcement agencies.
Mathias Akyazili, Giorgi Faes, and Othman El Ballouti, have also been listed in the most wanted category by the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol).
The trio face several serious criminal charges, including operating a notorious gang, trafficking narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, committing robbery, and engaging in human trafficking.
The suspects have been extradited to Belgium after all necessary legal and judicial procedures were completed.
The operation has showcased Dubai Police's close coordination with international law enforcement agencies, Dubai Media Office said in a statement posted on social media.
Dubai Police arrests and extradited to authorities in Belgium three prime suspects wanted in that country in connection with cases of cross-border organised crime. The trio were listed in the most wanted category by the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) and… pic.twitter.com/aP496PdmO1
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 13, 2025
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