Othman El Ballouti, known as the ‘Cocaine King,’ was extradited from Dubai to Belgium in July 2025 under a 2021 UAE-Belgium treaty. His transfer sheds light on UAE’s growing effort against organized crime. El Ballouti, wanted for cocaine trafficking through Antwerp port and sanctioned by the US, landed in Belgian custody with two other criminals. This marks a significant step in global anti-narcotics cooperation.
