The deportation of one of Scotland’s most notorious gangland figures from Bali to Spain has been delayed again.
Indonesian authorities postponed Steven Lyons’ extradition for a second day as police are reportedly investigating his suspected associates who are believed to still be to be on the resort island.
Lyons had been scheduled to be flown to Spain late on Thursday, April 2, via Doha, a day after his deportation was postponed without explanation.
However, Bali’s Immigration Office revealed that the 45-year-old was instead taken back from the airport into custody
A spokesperson for Bali Immigration Office declined to provide a reason for the move, citing the “sensitivity” of the case.
Local media reports that the latest delay was linked to an ongoing police investigation.
Lyons was detained on the Indonesian island on Saturday, March 28, shortly after arriving at Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on a flight from Singapore.
READ NEXT:
Family plead for crackdown on criminals 'trolling' from behind bars
LIVE updates as our reporter visits Glasgow petrol stations amid shortage fears
Both Glasgow Subway circles suspended for hours amid 'issue'
It came after Interpol issued a ‘red notice’ for him on behalf of Spain.
Bugie Kurniawan, head of the Bali Immigration Office, stated that Lyons had arrived on the island with two companions although he told authorities he travelled alone.
Bali Police spokesperson Ary Sandi refused to comment on the investigation.
The Lyons crime group is considered one of Scotland’s most dominant organised crime networks and has been embroiled in a violent feud with the rival Daniel clan for more than two decades.
READ NEXT:
Two nurseries to be sold as part of multi-million-pound deal
Drivers warned part of busy West End road to temporarily close
Two rats found in pet carrier in busy town centre prompting urgent appeal
Steven Lyons’ arrest over the weekend followed a series of early-morning police raids in Scotland and Spain last week.
Eight men were arrested by Police Scotland as part of a joint operation with cops in Spain targeting serious organised crime. A probe coordinated with the UK’s National Crime Agency.
Warrants were executed at properties in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, and West Lothian as part of the “pre-planned day of action”.
Specialist detectives from the Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism unit, supported by divisional officers, attended addresses in Glasgow, Bellshill, Cumbernauld, Gartcosh, Caldercruix, Coatbridge and East Whitburn.
The eight men – aged 64, 46, 45, 45, 41, 39, 39 and 35 – were arrested in connection with alleged serious organised crime offences.
Police said the action was part of a coordinated operation with the Spanish Guardia Civil, facilitated by Eurojust, which saw a series of raids and five arrests in Spain.
Anyone with information about serious and organised crime is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101.
Alternatively, information can be passed on anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Share