Netherlands' most dangerous man arrested in Dubai

Tuesday, 17 December 2019 06:35

Netherlands' most dangerous man has been arrested in Dubai.

Dubai Police nabbed Ridouan Taghi, the leader of 'Angels of Death' - a dangerous criminal cartel that operates in Europe and Africa, at a residential villa in the city.

The operation was carried out in cooperation with Dutch authorities and the Interpol.

Police confirmed that Taghi, who had entered the UAE using a "different ID", did not commit any criminal activities in the region.

The accused will be referred to relevant judicial authorities in the UAE.

More from UAE News

UAE President reaffirms support for Ukraine peace efforts

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reiterated commitment to backing all efforts aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict and continuing initiatives to ease its humanitarian impact.
UAE pledges additional $200m Sudan funding

The UAE has pledged an additional $200 million (AED734 million) in humanitarian funding to Sudan, taking the overall total to $3.5 billion. The announcement was made at the High-Level Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan, in Addis Ababa.
UAE President welcomes Russia's First Deputy PM

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Denis Manturov, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
UAE condemns attack on UNIFIL convoy in Lebanon

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attack that set fire to a convoy of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), near Beirut Airport, which led to the injury of a member of the international force.