A safe at Mr Imperiale's home. He was wanted by Italian authorities and Interpol.
Alleged Italian crime kingpin Raffaele Imperiale was arrested when police in Dubai executed an Interpol Red Notice in August 2021. He was extradited to Rome in March 2022. All photos: Dubai Police
An extradition process can be complex. Authorities in both countries involved must weigh up the crimes committed and which jurisdictions this took place in.
If a crime took place in the country that the suspect was arrested in, in addition to their home country, that may add further issues.
Imperiale's Dubai home, pictured in a police video in August 2021, featured a painting of infamous Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.
Dubai Police Swat team officers are briefed before the raid.
Stacks of money in various currencies were discovered on the premises.
Mr Imperiale is alleged to have links to Naples' Camorra organised crime syndicate and has been implicated in the theft of art, among alleged offences.
Dubai Police's Swat team, their identities concealed, pictured at their headquarters.
A sporty Mini is among vehicles owned by Mr Imperiale.
A safe at Mr Imperiale's home. He was wanted by Italian authorities and Interpol.
Alleged Italian crime kingpin Raffaele Imperiale was arrested when police in Dubai executed an Interpol Red Notice in August 2021. He was extradited to Rome in March 2022. All photos: Dubai Police
An extradition process can be complex. Authorities in both countries involved must weigh up the crimes committed and which jurisdictions this took place in.
If a crime took place in the country that the suspect was arrested in, in addition to their home country, that may add further issues.
Imperiale's Dubai home, pictured in a police video in August 2021, featured a painting of infamous Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.
Dubai Police Swat team officers are briefed before the raid.
Stacks of money in various currencies were discovered on the premises.
Mr Imperiale is alleged to have links to Naples' Camorra organised crime syndicate and has been implicated in the theft of art, among alleged offences.
Dubai Police's Swat team, their identities concealed, pictured at their headquarters.
A sporty Mini is among vehicles owned by Mr Imperiale.
A safe at Mr Imperiale's home. He was wanted by Italian authorities and Interpol.
