2015-07-16
High Court refuses to surrender man wanted in Italy over alleged cocaine distribution
Stage: Sentence
Outcome: The High Court heard that Mr Olatunde was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment in Italy because he allegedly associated with other persons in order to commit offences concerning the purchase, transfer, distribution, trade and unlawful possession of large quantities of cocaine.; Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly adjourned proceedings last month (June 10th) in circumstances where the High Court had sought further information from the Italian judicial authorities four months ago concerning the issue of trial in absentia and the Italians did not appear to have answered the questions.