Israeli Police Representative Aids Capture of Fugitive in Bolivia
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Lieutenant Colonel Walter Kogan, an Israel Police representative in South America, helped arrest an Israeli fugitive in Bolivia suspected of smuggling 5.3 kilograms of cocaine into Israel in 2017. Kogan had previously gained international attention for locating Mally and Lial Yehuday in Argentina. The arrested suspect, who had been a fugitive for nine years, is now facing extradition to Israel. The police vowed to continue pursuing criminals globally.
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- Israeli Police representative Walter Kogan helped arrest a fugitive in Bolivia suspected of drug smuggling.
- The fugitive is accused of importing 5.3 kg of cocaine into Israel in 2017.
- Kogan previously located Mally and Lial Yehuday in Argentina.
- Bolivian authorities are working to extradite the suspect to Israel.
- The Israel Police stated they will pursue criminals worldwide.
Lieutenant Colonel Walter Kogan, who recently assisted in locating Mally and Lial Yehuday in Argentina, participated in the arrest of an Israeli fugitive in Bolivia on Thursday. The fugitive is suspected of involvement in smuggling cocaine into Israel nine years ago. Kogan, the Israel Police representative in South America, had previously gained attention for his role in finding the mother and daughter during their mysterious trip abroad, detailing how he located them with the help of Argentine police and Interpol.
According to police statements, the suspect arrested in Bolivia is allegedly involved in importing 5.3 kilograms of cocaine into Israel in 2017 via a drug mule. He was declared a fugitive and had been living in South America for the past several years. Recently, Kogan received information about the suspect's whereabouts in the city of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. This information was passed to local authorities, and Kogan joined Bolivian law enforcement in the arrest operation.
"After extensive intelligence operations, the suspect's hiding place was located and he was arrested," the police stated. Authorities have begun proceedings to extradite the suspect to Israel. In a video released by the police, Kogan is heard saying, "I am Walter, representative of the Intelligence Division of the Israel Police. We reach here too, to Bolivia."
The police added, "The Israel Police, through its representatives worldwide, will continue to pursue criminals across the globe. There is no hiding place."
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