One of the suspects extradited from Dubai to France. DUBAI POLICE

Dubai Police have extradited two international suspects to France on charges related to attempted fraud and drug trafficking, the police force confirmed. The operation follows international red notices issued by Interpol and Europol, and continues the UAE's aggressive stance on transnational organized crime. The extradition was carried out in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Justice’s International Cooperation Department, which handles international arrest requests. “These suspects were involved in highly coordinated criminal networks and were subjects of red notices issued by Interpol and Europol,” Dubai Police said in a statement. This brings the total number of suspects extradited to France from the UAE this year to 10, a record that underscores the Gulf nation’s increasing role in international law enforcement cooperation. The UAE has ramped up its efforts in aiding international prosecutions. Notable extraditions include Mehdi Charafa, a French national wanted for drug trafficking and money laundering, extradited on February 7 and Vitaliy Pirlog, a former Interpol commission member from Moldova, arrested in June and sent to France for alleged corruption, fraud, and bribery. The UAE also extradited Sean McGovern, an alleged senior member of the Irish Kinahan cartel, extradited to Ireland in May to face murder and organized crime charges. McGovern's case was historic—he was the first person ever extradited from the UAE to Ireland. In another high-profile case, Abdul Rahman Al Qaradawi was detained in January at Lebanon’s request over charges related to public security threats. ICA/Expat Media
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