Fugitive linked to Australian cartel caught after being found hiding in bathroom of private jet on resort island
Indonesian authorities arrested an Australian fugitive hiding in the lavatory of a private jet as it was about to take off from the resort island of Bali, officials said Thursday.
TL;DR
- An Australian fugitive, Angelo Pandeli, was arrested in Bali.
- He was found hiding in the lavatory of a private jet as it was preparing to take off.
- Pandeli is reportedly linked to drug trafficking and wanted by Interpol.
- He was using a Brazilian passport with a false identity.
- Indonesian authorities deported Pandeli to Australia following a request from the Australian Embassy.
- Bali authorities are committed to preventing the island from becoming a haven for international criminals.
- Recent arrests in Bali include Russian nationals for drug smuggling and a Scottish fugitive wanted in Spain for drug charges.