Abu Dhabi, Aug. 22 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extradited two international fugitives to France and Belgium following their arrest in Dubai, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced on Friday, August 22.

The suspects were detained by Dubai Police based on red notices issued by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol).

According to the ministry, one of the men was among the most wanted individuals sought by French authorities on charges of drug trafficking within a network operating across several European countries. He was alleged to have served as a key assistant to the organisation's leader.

The second fugitive was wanted by Belgian authorities on drug trafficking charges and for his involvement with a crim...