Tony Mokbel

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/tony-mokbel

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1. When was Tony Mokbel born?August 11, 1965
2. What is the alleged role?Mastermind behind Melbourne's amphetamine trade
3. What is the disappeared?While on trial in Melbourne in March 2006
4. Who is Tony Mokbel?Tony Mokbel is an Australian man who was known for being involved in the illegal drug trade in Melbourne.
5. Why did Tony Mokbel disappear in 2006?He ran away while he was on trial, trying to avoid being caught by the police.

Commercial Drug Trafficking: The illegal business of buying and selling large quantities of drugs, often involving organized criminal networks.
Fugitive: A person who has escaped from custody or is on the run from the law, actively evading arrest.
Operation Purana: A major police investigation in Melbourne that targeted organized crime and drug trafficking.
Extradition: The formal process by which one country surrenders an individual to another country for prosecution or punishment.