6 minutes agoFrom cemetery to spectacular escape, as 47-year-old Albanian disappeared during his brother's mortar ceremony in Australia
Periskopi(2 hours ago)
(2 hours ago)Australian authorities follow research into Albanian Orriol Rukaj, who fled spectacularly during his participation in his brother's funeral in Melbourne, and for more than six weeks there is no trace of him.
According to police, the 47-year-old man, who was in custody for serious charges related to narcotics trafficking, was allowed to participate in the mortary ceremony held at a Melbourne cemetery, where about 300 people also attended.
Rukaj was accompanied to ceremonies by employees of the correcting system and even attended as coffin holders. After the ceremony ended, however, authorities realized that he was no longer on the scene.
According to investigators, the Albanian allegedly fled in a black-coloured Toyota Land Cruiser vehicle, which he had waited for near the cemetery. Police believe he has been helped by other people to organise the escape.
Because of the large number of funeral participants, officers lost visual contact with”, The Australian authorities declared it.
Police have conducted raids on about 20 addresses in Melbourne and have questioned Rukaj's family and possible associates. Investigators suspect he continues to hide in Melbourne's Metropolitan area.
According to authorities, some who allegedly helped plan escape are currently outside Australia. A person was detained at Melbourne Airport in connection with the case but was later released without charges.
Australian police have also published the description of the fugitive. Rukaj is described as a thin man, about three feet [1 m76 cm] long, with brown eyes and short brown hair. He was last seen wearing white shirt, black suit and sports sneakers. Periscope.
