Canadian Drug Offender Arrested in Colombia After Three Years as Fugitive

Arif Jhuman, serving nearly 10 years for drug trafficking, was apprehended in Medellín after evading authorities since January 2023.

Canadian Drug Offender Arrested in Colombia After Three Years as Fugitive

A convicted drug trafficker who walked away from Canadian custody more than three years ago has been tracked down and taken into custody in South America. Global News

Ontario Provincial Police confirmed that Arif Jhuman was located and detained by Colombian law enforcement in Medellín. He had been unlawfully at large since January 24, 2023.

Court records show Jhuman is currently serving a prison term of nine years and eleven months for several narcotics-related convictions. These include possessing controlled substances with intent to distribute, actual trafficking of Schedule I or II drugs, and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.

The arrest represents a significant breakthrough in an international manhunt that spanned multiple countries. Colombian police carried out the apprehension, though details about how they located the fugitive after such an extended period have not been disclosed.

Jhuman now faces extradition or deportation proceedings to return him to Canadian custody to complete his sentence. The case highlights ongoing cooperation between Canadian and Colombian authorities in tracking down offenders who flee across borders.

Source: Global News Crime