Zahir Qadir Officially Extradited to US After Kenyan Court Decision; Trial to Be Held in New York

Kabul Times News | USA

The US Department of Justice announced that Zahir Qadir, former deputy speaker of the Afghan House of Representatives, has been officially extradited from Nairobi to the US after a court order was issued in Kenya.

According to the ministry, Zahir Qadir has been transferred to New York City to continue the legal process and is scheduled to be tried in the city’s federal court.

The US Attorney’s Office has accused Zahir Qadir of attempting to smuggle hundreds of kilograms of heroin and methamphetamine into the United States. He is also charged with providing heavy weapons to secure drug trafficking networks.

Zahir Qadir was previously arrested in Kenya and was extradited to the US at the request of the United States after going through legal procedures and issuing a court order in that country.

US officials have said that the case will continue in New York federal court and that more details will be released after the trial begins.