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Former Afghan lawmaker Abdul Zahir Qadeer extradited to U.S. to face drug charges
Former Afghan lawmaker Abdul Zahir Qadeer has been extradited to the United States to face federal charges related to alleged international drug trafficking and firearms offenses, U.S. authorities said. Qadeer, 52, appeared in New York court on Friday after being transferred from Kenya and was ordered to remain in custody pending trial, according to federal [] The post Former Afghan lawmaker Abdul Zahir Qadeer extradited to U.S. to face drug charges first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
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Anadolu Agency
· Jul 11, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jun 21, 2026
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 84-year-old man, Godfrey Orji and 75-year-old Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora for allegedly selling illicit drugs to teenage secondary school students in Umuahia, Abia state capital. Femi Babafemi, Director, Media Advocacy of the agency, in a statement on Sunday said Pa Obiora was arrested by NDLEA [] NDLEA arrests two over alleged sale of illicit drugs to secondary school students in Abia
RAPPLER
· Jul 5, 2026
[Tambay] Nasaan ang tapang ni Marcoleta? O baka mag-Bato dela Rosa siya?
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· Jul 9, 2026
3 B.C. men facing drug trafficking charges from U.S. authorities appear in court
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