In a harbor in the north of Colombia lies a medium-sized sailboat that the police believe was used to transport one of the two Norwegians charged to the port city of Barranquilla in Colombia. And as part of a series of operations to transport tons of drugs from South America to Europe. A flag hangs at the stern. The Norwegian. It is in this city that Colombian police arrest the same man, Thursday 25 July. The other, known as “The Professor”, is a man in his 40s who, according to Colombian media, is accused of leading the largest drug-trafficking organization in the world. He is arrested two days later at an airport in Bogota. With this boat, one drug suspect made his way to Colombia. It is not known whether this boat is also used to smuggle drugs. Colombian police tell news that they believe the accused man in his 50s must have smuggled cocaine from several South American countries in the past. news has not been able to get in touch with the man’s defense attorney for comment. A video that news has gained access to shows the two arrested together in police control in Bogota. One man is in his 50s. The other in his 40s. They are from Asker and Romerike. Kripos contributed According to the national police in Spain, a total of 50 people have been arrested in the extensive international operation. It has been ongoing since June 2020 and 11 countries have participated. Norwegian police are mentioned on X as one of the contributors to the operation. A Norwegian flag flies at the stern of the boat that has transported the one Norwegian to Colombia. Photo: DJIN PHOTOS FROM COLOMBIAN POLICE In addition, Europol, the American Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the British National Crime Agency (NCA), among others, have also assisted. Searches have been carried out in a total of eight countries, including Norway. 1,500 kilograms of cocaine, eight boats, 36 vehicles and more than 85 telephones have been seized, according to the Spanish police. news has been in contact with Colombian Interpol, which says both Norwegians have the status of “arrested” at the request of Interpol. Spanish police have five days to request that the two be extradited. Spain is leading the investigation. – Very vulnerable lawyer Abdelilah Saeme represents “The Professor”. He tells news that his client does not recognize himself in the accusations and claims he has done nothing wrong. According to Saeme, his client is doing well under the circumstances. Saeme also tells news that “The Professor” does not recognize himself in the claim that he has led one of the world’s largest drug networks. Nils Christian Nordhus defends the other arrested Norwegian. news has not been able to get in touch with the lawyer, but Nordhus said this to VG on Monday: – He is very vulnerable and in need of help to secure basic rights, such as health care and local defense assistance, he tells the newspaper. He adds that his task is to contribute to the client’s dialogue with the Norwegian authorities and relevant defenders abroad. Published 31.07.2024, at 15.27 Updated 31.07.2024, at 19.01
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Here are the two Norwegians in the drug case in Colombia – news Urix – Foreign news and documentaries
