Dubai's State Security have arrested Amir Faten Mekky, leader of a dangerous crime ring, following a sting operation.
In a series of Tweets, the Dubai Media Office said the Danish national, who had evaded security forces across Europe, was arrested on June 4 after special forces raided his "place of residence".
Mekky, who is involved in crimes like murder, drug trafficking and money laundering, had entered the country in 2018.
He is currently being investigated and preparations are underway to hand him over to the relevant authorities.
In a sting operation Dubai’s security arrested Amir Faten Mekky, a Danish national, on the 3rd of June. Mekky has eluded security forces across Europe, and has been at large until today.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 5, 2020
Special forces from Dubai Security agency raided Amir Mekky’s place of residence early morning on June 4th and he was taken into custody.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 5, 2020
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