Florind Rama has been arrested in Colombia following a coordinated international operation, while being sought by Interpol. He is suspected of involvement in a kidnapping, torture and murder case that took place in Marbella, Spain in 2022. Investigations show that he had links to criminal networks in Europe and is also suspected of contacts with the Mexican Sinaloa cartel.
Albanian Florind Rama, also known as Terziu Florín, has been arrested in Colombia. He is suspected of links to drug trafficking networks, including the Mexican Sinaloa cartel, reports "El Tiempo".
Colombian authorities arrested him in the city of Pereira after a 30-day manhunt, while an Interpol red notice was issued against him for suspected involvement in a kidnapping, torture and murder case that occurred in 2022 in Marbella, Spain.
Investigations show that Rama had built a network of movements in several European countries and used more than one passport to avoid identification. At the time of his arrest, he attempted to present himself as a German citizen, but authorities had previously confirmed his identity and Albanian origin.
According to investigative files, he is linked to criminal structures operating on the Costa del Sol, an area known for the activity of international drug groups. At the same time, investigators are verifying possible links with criminal organizations in Latin America, including the Sinaloa cartel and the Jalisco group.
The case he was wanted for relates to the murder of a Serbian citizen in Marbella on June 30, 2022. The victim was found with signs of torture and gunshot wounds, while Spanish investigations led to the issuance of international arrest warrants.
The event dates exactly to June 30, 2022, in the Golden Beach neighborhood in Marbella, where the body of Aleksandar K. was found.
According to court records in Europe, the victim had connections to drug trafficking networks and had collaborated as an informant with German authorities. His knowledge of criminal networks in Europe and connections to organizations in Latin America made him a key figure in these structures.
In this network, Florind Rama is linked to criminal organizations of Balkan origin, including clans operating in Montenegro, Serbia and Croatia, as well as contacts in Germany.
During the investigation, it was determined that the perpetrators of the murder were driving specific vehicles, including a Porsche Cayenne and a Volkswagen, and ballistics matches were found linking the weapon used to other crimes on German territory.
His presence in Pereira, where he was trying to hide, opened new lines of investigation. Authorities are analyzing possible links to local drug trafficking networks, including structures in Eje Cafetero, as well as contacts with international organizations.
The operation to arrest Rama was carried out in cooperation with international agencies, including Europol and US authorities.
Currently, he is expected to face extradition proceedings to Europe, while investigations into his network and contacts in Colombia continue.
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