Dubai has extradited two international suspects in France on charges of fraud and drug trafficking, marking the latest steps in a range of organized international operations, which aims to destroy the organized international crime network. Arrests made after Interpol and Europeol Red notice were issued, underlining the growing role of UAE as a major center in global law enforcement cooperation.
International red notice leads arrest and extradition
Two individuals, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, was arrested in Dubai following an international red notice issued by both Interpol and Europeol. The Dubai Police on Friday confirmed the arrest, stating that people were desired in France for serious criminal offenses in France, which attempted smuggling drugs and psychotropic substances. In an official statement, Dubai Police said:“Search and investigative teams started a trekking operation on the basis of red notice. The suspects and their homes were identified and monitored until they were arrested.” The arrest was the result of joint efforts between Dubai Police, International Cooperation Department of the United Arab Emirates Ministry and French judicial officials. The Ministry of Justice confirmed that it received official arrest warrants and was coordinated with Dubai’s public prosecution to facilitate extradition. Officials further disclosed that the suspects were desired not only for isolated crimes, but also associated with international criminal activity, with murder, money laundering, armed robbery and crime syndicate leadership relations.Dubai police said, “These suspected murder, money laundering, armed robbery, drug trafficking and crime gang leaders were involved in organized international crimes.”
Comprehensive Law Enforcement Trend: 10 extradition to France in 2025
With this operation, the number of suspects extradited by the Dubai Police in France in 2025 has reached 10 as per official data. These persons are bound by a wide range of crimes of the tomb:
- Prefabricated murder
- Leading organized crime network
- Large -scale drug smuggling
- armed robbery
- Financial offenses including money laundering and fraud
This rising number highlights the UAE’s active stance on transnational crime and the country’s tough cooperation with the global law enforcement agencies. Earlier this year, on 7 February, the United Arab Emirates extradited Mehdi Charafa, a French National Wanted on allegations of drug smuggling and money laundering, when the UAE’s federal Supreme Court approved the extradition request from the French officials.
High-profile case highlights the role of UAE in global policing
Dubai has also played an important role in other high-dacoits international handover this year. On 17 July, the UAE extradited Otaman L Baloti, widely known as “Cocaine King”, in Belgium. The 38-year-old was one of the most wanteds of Belgium-Morocco, L Baloti, Interpol and Europeol. They are accused of large -scale cocaine shipment in Europe, especially through the port of Antwerp, one of the busiest entry points of Europe for drugs. The arrest and later extradition of El Baloti in Dubai in December 2024 followed the procedures mentioned under the 2021 UAE-Belgian extradition treaty. His case made a part of a comprehensive international anti-nashi operation, which included several courts.Along with El Balouti, two other high-profile suspects, Mathius Aykazili and Georgie Face were also extradited, marking a significant moment in the cooperation of international anti-nashed substances.
A Regional Center for International Cooperation
The Department of International Cooperation in the UAE Ministry has played a central role in processing these extradition requests. As a nominated authority to handle such international legal matters, it works closely with domestic police and domestic agencies such as Dubai Police and government prosecution to ensure that the extradition proceedings are in line with both UAE laws and international agreements. The UAE’s active response to red notice and arrest warrant, especially in high-profile cases, reflects a comprehensive policy change towards strengthening international justice systems and strengthening the global security structure.
