Notorious international criminal held in Dubai
DUBAI: In a sting operation, Dubai’s security officials arrested Amir Faten Mekky, a Danish national, on the evening of 3 June 2020.
Amir Faten Mekky is the leader of one of the most dangerous international crime rings involved in murder, drug trafficking and money laundering.
Mekky, who is wanted by INTERPOL, is associated with one of the world’s most notorious international criminals Radwan Al-taghi, the head of the ‘Angels of Death’ gang, who was arrested in Dubai in December 2019 and handed over to Holland.
Mekky has eluded security forces across Europe and was at large until today. Intelligence gathered by Dubai State Security revealed that Amir Mekky entered the country on 14 November 2018 using alternative travel documents.
Mekky was arrested following the efforts of a joint task force that included the Dubai Public Prosecution and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The task force ensured the arrest was made in compliance with the UAE legal process and in accordance with international legal standards.
Special forces from Dubai State Security raided Amir Mekky’s place of residence early morning on 4 June and took him into custody. Mekky is currently being investigated and preparations are underway to hand him over to the relevant authorities.
The high-profile arrest sends a clear message that Dubai will not tolerate international criminal activities even if the crimes have not been committed in the UAE. It also emphasised the UAE’S commitment to fulfil its responsibilities towards combating transnational crime.
In December, Dubai Police arrested Ridouan Taghi, 41, the head of the “Angels of Death” organisation in Dubai. In view of the charges levelled against him, the Dutch authorities described Taghi as the most dangerous criminal. Many international arrest warrants were issued against Taghi last year after being convicted of belonging to very dangerous organizations.
The police said Taghi was arrested after he had entered th eu a eu sing the identity of another man. he was residing in a residential villa in Dubai, the police added, noting that he was arrested in co-operation with the Dutch authorities and the Interpol.
According to Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-chief of Dubai Police, Taghi entered the UAE via Dubai International Airport, using official documents (official passport and travel visa) and an ID card which belonged to another person.
Dubai police chief praised the role and craftsman ship of the working teams in the General Administration of Criminal Investigations Department in controlling the head of the “Angels of Death” organisation specialized in murders and drug trafficking, stressing that a process that translates the UAE’S approach to fruitful cooperation aimed at spreading security and safety worldwide.