Mafia Fugitive Luigi Belvedere Captured in Medellín After Long Manhunt

Wed Apr 02 2025 07:11:29 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Mafia Fugitive Luigi Belvedere Captured in Medellín After Long Manhunt

An Italian drug trafficker, linked to notorious Colombian gangs, has been apprehended following nearly four years of evading law enforcement.


Luigi Belvedere, 32, was on the run since December 2020 after being sentenced for drug trafficking. His arrest in Medellín, Colombia, connects him to past cartel operations, as he maintained involvement in drug shipments back to Europe. His notoriety is highlighted by photographs released where he poses beside the grave of infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar.



Luigi Belvedere, an Italian mafia fugitive and one of the nation's most wanted individuals, has been captured in Medellín, Colombia after almost four years on the run. His arrest marks a significant achievement for law enforcement agencies, including Europol and Colombian investigators, emphasizing international cooperation in tackling drug trafficking networks.

Belvedere, originally from Caserta near Naples, Italy, had evaded authorities since being sentenced to nearly 19 years for international drug trafficking in December 2020. Despite fleeing Europe, police reported that he remained active in organizing drug shipments from South America to Europe, indicating the expansive reach and ongoing operations of European mafia clans in collaboration with Colombian producers.

Medellín, the city known for its historical ties to the Medellín cartel, which at its peak supplied about 80% of the world’s cocaine, served as a haven for Belvedere. His arrest was notably publicized with an image of him posing at the grave of Pablo Escobar, reflecting both audacity and a lingering connection to the legendary drug lord's legacy. Escobar himself was a billion-dollar figure whose cartel operations catalyzed crime and instability in the region throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.

Law enforcement emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in tracking down Belvedere, highlighting that the fight against drug trafficking requires transnational strategies to dismantle intricate networks that continue to evolve. Belvedere's arrest can be seen as a step forward in the ongoing struggle against organized crime, as authorities aim to disrupt the supply chain of narcotics fueling addiction and crime globally.

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