Escaped prisoner who fled brother’s funeral believed to be in Melbourne, police say
Summary
Orijol Rukaj, a prisoner accused of drug importation and connected to the Albanian mafia, escaped while attending his brother’s funeral in Melbourne. Police believe he remains in the Melbourne area and are asking the public for help to find him.Key Facts
- About 300 people attended the funeral at a Melbourne cemetery on Anzac Day.
- Rukaj was escorted by corrections staff to the funeral but was not returned to prison afterward.
- Police say Rukaj escaped by getting into a dark-colored Toyota Landcruiser.
- Authorities searched 20 addresses in Melbourne and questioned Rukaj’s associates and family.
- Several people believed to have helped Rukaj escape are currently outside Australia.
- One suspect was arrested at Melbourne airport and then released without charges.
- Police describe Rukaj as thin, about 176cm tall, with hazel eyes and short brown hair.
- Rukaj is considered not violent but faces serious drug importation charges.
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