Australian drug kingpin captured in Colombia after 8 years
Arash Ebrahimi Far, fugitive since December 2018, detained by Interpol while leaving a Colombian hospital.
Arash Ebrahimi Far, an Australian-Iranian alleged drug kingpin, has been detained by Interpol in Colombia. Arash Ebrahimi Far has been hiding since December 2018 and was among Australia's most wanted fugitives.
Authorities allege he ran a cartel-linked drug operation from South America and shipped drugs to Western Australia. Arash Ebrahimi Far was arrested as he left a hospital where he was being treated for a gunshot wound.
Interpol says he faces charges for drug trafficking and money laundering and is now awaiting possible extradition, with no timeline announced.
- December 2018
- Fugitive since
- Western Australia
- Drug destination
- Interpol
- Detaining agency
Why it mattersCapture of major international fugitive breaks up alleged drug supply chain that targeted Western Australia.
AustraliaMajor alleged drug kingpin targeting Australian markets now in custody, potentially disrupting Western Australian drug supply routes.
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