BOGOTA – Colombian authorities have arrested a Curaçao-born man suspected of playing a major role in an international drug trafficking organization operating between South America and Europe.
According to Colombian media reports, the suspect allegedly specialized in developing methods to conceal narcotics and organizing shipments to European destinations.
The man has been identified as Glenn Sherman de Freitas, who reportedly was also being sought by Interpol. However, his profile could not be found on Interpol’s public website following reports of the arrest.
It remains unclear whether the profile was removed after the arrest or whether it had already been taken offline earlier. Colombian media began reporting on the case Friday afternoon but did not specify exactly when the arrest took place.
According to Colombian reports, Dutch authorities have already submitted an extradition request.
Investigators believe Sherman de Freitas maintained connections with drug trafficking organizations in Colombia, Spain, the Netherlands and Albania. He is suspected of coordinating the transport of large quantities of cocaine from Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport to European countries.
The Dutch national was arrested in a neighborhood in the Colombian capital Bogotá.
During a search of his residence, authorities reportedly discovered 10 kilograms of cocaine, a revolver, ammunition and approximately 456 million Colombian pesos in cash — equivalent to more than 200,000 Caribbean guilders.
Colombian authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the ongoing investigation or possible charges in the Netherlands.