CNN —Leading European soccer player Quincy Promes, who was convicted in absentia for drug smuggling last month in the Netherlands, has been arrested in Dubai at the request of Dutch prosecutors who are seeking his extradition, according to his lawyers.
“The extradition procedure will now have to be completed in the United Arab Emirates,” said Promes’ Dutch lawyers in a statement on the company’s website.
“We would like to point out that an independent judge in Dubai will now decide on the Dutch extradition request.
“The arrested man was reportedly staying in luxury in Dubai according to various media reports.
“At this time, it is not possible to provide additional information to avoid disruption of the ongoing investigation,” added Dutch prosecutors.
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