Canadian nationwide Matthew Dupre has been efficiently extradited to Thailand in reference to the killing final 12 months of a prison gang member, Thai authorities stated on Monday, after the previous soldier arrived in Bangkok on a particular air pressure flight.

Dupre, 38, is needed for the alleged homicide of suspected Indian-origin prison Jimi Sandhu, who was shot lifeless on Phuket in February 2022, central investigation bureau commissioner Jirabhop Bhuridej instructed a information convention.

“The deceased is connected with the United Nation Gang and was linked to the murder of one of the leaders of another gang, called the Red Scorpion, in Canada,” Jirabhop stated.

Police footage confirmed Dupre in handcuffs and surrounded by police on an airplane. The extradition concerned a Thai air pressure flight after industrial airways declined requests for transport over security issues, Thai police stated.

“We have to get hold of the suspect so that he be prosecuted under the Thai judicial system,” state prosecutor Intranee Sumawong stated, including that Dupre wouldn’t face a loss of life penalty underneath the extradition invoice.

“We have ensure that there is security in Thailand and uphold our reputation that this country is safe to live in,” she stated.

An Alberta court docket accredited the extradition of Dupre final December.