Egyptian national on Interpol Red Notice arrested in Denizli, Türkiye

A suspect wanted by Interpol under a red notice was apprehended in Denizli, Turkish authorities announced.

Arrest conducted by law enforcement teams

According to a statement from the Denizli Governor’s Office, the Provincial Gendarmerie Command continues efforts to track down and apprehend wanted suspects.

As part of these operations, law enforcement received intelligence on the whereabouts of Mostafa I.A.M. (39), an Egyptian national wanted for “premeditated murder” and subject to an Interpol red notice.

Denizli’s Gendarmerie Criminal Investigation Team (JASAT), in coordination with the Gendarmerie Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime Branch (KOM), and local law enforcement from Merkezefendi and Honaz districts, carried out a successful operation to detain the suspect.

Fugitive to be deported, Turkish accomplice arrested

During the operation, authorities also apprehended a Turkish national, identified as I.O., who was attempting to aid the fugitive.

A background check revealed that I.O. was wanted for multiple offenses and had an outstanding prison sentence of 17 years and nine months.

Following legal procedures, Egyptian national Mostafa I.A.M. was handed over to the Migration Management Directorate for extradition to Egypt. Meanwhile, I.O. was processed by judicial authorities and subsequently transferred to prison.