One of Australia's most wanted men in Greek jail; 16 charged over meth trafficking | 9News Australia

One of Australia's most elusive fugitives, James Dalamangas, is finally behind bars in Greece after evading authorities for twenty-seven years. The 56-year-old faced a Greek court in Aigio following an intense international manhunt sparked by an Interpol Red Notice. Police allege Dalamangas, who had been hidden by relatives overseas, is responsible for the 1999 stabbing murder of George Giannopoulos at a Sydney nightclub. As Europe correspondent Josh Bavas reports, prosecutors face unique legal hurdles due to the Greek twenty-five-year statute of limitations, while the suspect actively fights extradition to Australia. Back home, Queensland Police have dealt a massive blow to organised crime, charging 16 people following a four-month methamphetamine trafficking investigation in Brisbane. High-impact bodycam footage captures the dramatic moments Eli Waters, 35, and a 36-year-old Redbank Plains man attempted to flee from officers on foot. Queensland reporter Andrea Crothers confirms the extensive operation uncovered 1.6 kilograms of methamphetamine, 111 grams of cocaine, and $16,000 in illicit drug cash. The syndicate members now face over 90 combined criminal offences. This broadcast also highlights significant shifting dynamics in federal politics. Reporter Amanda Copp breaks down the latest poll surge for Pauline Hanson's One Nation, with Opposition Leader Angus Taylor pointing to Labor’s recent budget failures as a driving force behind voter distrust. Meanwhile, Middle East conflicts spark fresh fears of an Australian petrol price hike, and Melbourne celebrates a historic Big Freeze fundraiser at the MCG, where a record 88,000-strong crowd raised $40 million for Motor Neurone Disease research, bolstered by a massive donation from Quinton and Kylie Burke. Finally, former NRL star Kane Evans opens up in a deeply emotional interview about his journey coming out as gay. CHAPTERS: 0:00 James Dalamangas Arrested in Greece Over 1999 Murder Case 1:05 Brisbane Meth Ring Smashed: Eli Waters Arrested in Police Raid 2:00 One Nation Poll Surge: Angus Taylor Blames Labor Budget Distrust 2:53 Global Oil Disruption Sparks Fears of Australian Petrol Price Spike 3:13 Big Freeze 12: Record $40M Raised for MND Research at the MCG 4:12 Former NRL Player Kane Evans Bravely Comes Out as Gay 5:04 Death Toll Rises Following Powerful Philippines Earthquake 5:29 Middle East Missile Strikes: Donald Trump Demands Ceasefire 6:30 Heightened Security for Donald Trump at NBA Finals in NYC 6:51 Firefighting Robot Tackles Massive Plastic Plant Fire in Italy 7:05 Rare Underwater Footage of Great White Shark in Mediterranean 7:41 Denmark's Annual Mullet Championships Crowns New Champion | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU