Israeli Fugitive Arrested in Bolivia After Nine Years Over Drug Smuggling

The suspect was wanted for alleged involvement in a 2017 cocaine trafficking case and was detained with the aid of Israel's police attaché in South America.

An Israeli fugitive has been arrested in Bolivia after nine years on the run, on suspicion of importing drugs into Israel, Reshet 13 and ynet reported. According to the reports, the suspect was wanted in connection with a 2017 cocaine smuggling case into the country.

The arrest was conducted with the assistance of the Israel Police attaché to South America, Lieutenant Colonel Walter Kogan, who aided local authorities in tracking and detaining the suspect. Kogan previously made headlines two months ago after participating in locating an Israeli mother and daughter in Argentina.

The full identity of the detainee and further details regarding potential extradition proceedings to Israel have not yet been released.