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Alex Mitchell

SHOCKING: Questions as accused smuggler s escape ends 4000km away - You Need To See This

Federal police arrested an accused drug smuggler off the NT after he allegedly fled rehabilitation. (HANDOUT/AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE)

An alleged drug smuggler accused of fleeing court-enforced rehabilitation has been arrested thousands of kilometres away in one of Australia's most isolated parts.

But questions linger about how former fugitive Hussein Chamas was able to leave the controversial NSW facility and avoid detection despite being required to wear an ankle bracelet.

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