Dubai Police capture globally wanted drug trafficker Othman El Ballouti

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Dubai Police have caught Othman El Ballouti, a Belgian citizen and one of the world’s most wanted criminals. He was wanted by INTERPOL and Europol for being involved in serious crimes like drug trafficking and organized crime across multiple countries.

How He Was Arrested

The arrest was made by Dubai Police’s General Department of Criminal Investigation, with help from the Ministry of Interior. Belgian authorities had sent an international arrest request for El Ballouti. This request was sent through the UAE Ministry of Justice, which handles such cases.

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After receiving the request, Dubai Police acted quickly and arrested El Ballouti. He has now been handed over to Dubai Public Prosecution, which will manage the legal process to send him back to Belgium.

Dubai Police’s Role in Fighting Crime

Dubai Police said they are committed to working with other countries to stop crimes that happen across borders. They share information and work together to make the world safer for everyone.

This arrest shows how Dubai Police are helping in the global fight against organized crime and protecting communities everywhere.