A man from Ecuador who is wanted by Interpol has been arrested by authorities in the UAE.
Roberto Carlos Alvarez Vera was arrested following a request by authorities in Ecuador, the state news agency Wam reported on Monday.
“This outcome underscores the firm commitment of both countries to upholding the rule of law and strengthening international co-operation in combating transnational crime, including narcotics networks”, Wam added.
It is not the first time in recent months that the UAE has moved to arrest people wanted for questioning in other countries. Marko Dordevic, the alleged leader of the Vracarci gang, also known as the Witchcrafters, was arrested at the start of the month after an Interpol Red Notice was issued against him.
Arrests were also made in Spain and Serbia as part of Operation Haris. Mr Dordevic was arrested after police in the emirate co-ordinated with Europol, Eurojust – the EU agency for criminal justice co-operation – and Serbian authorities.
In October, the UAE extradited two men to Belgium after an Interpol Red Notice was issued against them. The Ministry of Interior handed over the fugitives after they were arrested by Dubai and Sharjah police, the state news agency Wam reported at the time.
“The two are wanted criminals in Belgium,” the ministry said.
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