The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has delivered a ruling in the cocaine trafficking case involving Quincy Promes, the striker formerly with Spartak Moscow. In comments later shared in an interview, a spokesperson outlined the current stage of the case and the options available to Promes and his legal team. The spokesperson noted that there has not yet been a formal appeal filed by Promes’ lawyers. The two-week window to lodge objections remains open for both sides, a standard period that begins once a verdict is handed down. (Source: RIA Novosti, reporting through the spokesperson for the court.)
Further clarification from the Amsterdam Public Prosecution Service indicated that Promes has indeed been placed on an international wanted list. This action typically follows the issuance of a sentence and the pursuit of cross-border enforcement, signaling that authorities abroad may be prepared to execute any pending warrants if Promes travels outside jurisdictional boundaries.
The court reached its decision on February 14, sentencing Promes to six years in prison for cocaine trafficking. The hearing had taken place earlier, on January 24, with prosecutors seeking a nine-year term. At the time of the ruling, Promes was reported to be staying with the red-and-white club’s training camp in the United Arab Emirates, a location noted in several updates surrounding the case. The development underscores the ongoing legal proceedings and the potential implications for his professional status and international travel.
There has been previous reporting that Promes planned to remain in the UAE in the near term, despite the international attention and the search order. The situation illustrates how a high-profile footballer can face complex legal processes that intersect with professional commitments and international law enforcement notices. (Source: Amsterdam Public Prosecution Service via Franklin Wattimena, and summaries of court proceedings.)