Vic: High Court green light for Mokbel extradition

AAP General News (Australia)
12-14-2007
Vic: High Court green light for Mokbel extradition

Convicted drug trafficker and accused underworld murderer TONY MOKBEL will now turn
to the Greek courts .. with his appeal options against extradition exhausted in Australia.

MOKBEL is in a Greek jail while his appeals are heard.

His lawyer .. MIRKO BAGARIC .. says today's decision by the High Court in Melbourne
is the end for Mokbel's appeal options in Australia.

Mr BAGARIC says his client will now begin an appeal process against the extradition
through the Greek courts.





Mokbel was caught in June in Athens after fleeing Australia last year while facing
trial for importing cocaine.

He was found guilty in absentia of importing cocaine and sentenced to up to 12 years'
jail .. and is also facing 20 new charges in Australia .. including two for murder.

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KEYWORD: MOKBEL (MELBOURNE)

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