Norwegian Drug Kingpin Arrested in Colombia

Pazooki Farhad, a Norwegian drug kingpin known as 'The Professor', has been arrested in Bogotá, Colombia, accused of leading a major cocaine trafficking operation utilizing sailboats to transport drugs from South America to Europe. Captured at El Dorado Airport, Farhad's right-hand man, Bernsten Bjarte, was apprehended in Barranquilla. Investigations have linked Farhad to Colombia's largest cartel, Clan del Golfo, and major Mexican cartels, including Sinaloa and Jalisco Nueva Generacion. Recent operations led to the arrest of 50 associates across Spain and other countries, along with the seizure of 1.5 tons of cocaine and eight sailboats. Europol had previously identified Farhad as a 'high value target', noting his over 20 years of experience in the drug trade. His arrest follows the extradition of another trafficker, dubbed the 'Pirate of the Unknown', highlighting ongoing efforts against drug trafficking networks.