By AFP – Agence France PresseAugust 23, 2021
An Algerian former gendarme wanted for alleged membership of a “terrorist” group has been handed over by Spain to Algerian authorities, a judicial source and local media said Monday.
Abdellah Mohamed, 33, was also banned from entering Spain for 10 years due to his membership of Islamist movement Rachad, according to an extradition document seen by AFP.
Algeria branded Rachad a terrorist organisation in May.
A court issued an arrest warrant for Mohamed — an alleged gendarmerie deserter — in March.
Local media reported that Mohamed arrived in Algeria late on Saturday evening and appeared on Monday morning in front of a judge who ordered he be detained.
Mohamed appeared before a civilian court and will later appear before a military court for “desertion”, according to a judicial source.
He is wanted on other charges, including two linked to his alleged membership of a terrorist group, according to the El Watan newspaper.
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