
The authorities of the United Arab Emirates have decided to extradite Denis Matoshi to Belgium after a lengthy legal procedure.
The decision has been confirmed by the Belgian prosecution, and he is expected to be sent to Belgium to serve the sentence imposed by the justice system in Antwerp.
The 37-year-old, known by the nickname "the tall Albanian", is considered by Belgian authorities to be one of the leading figures of the criminal organization Bello Company.
According to a report by the Belgian media outlet "Gazet van Antwerpen", he has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in drug trafficking activity.
The extradition comes after a lengthy procedure between Belgian and United Arab Emirates authorities.
Dubai's decision paves the way for his return to Belgium, where he will face the execution of the sentence handed down by the Antwerp court.
The Bello Company organization has been mentioned by Belgian authorities as part of an international drug trafficking network, while the case has been handled for years by Belgian justice.