Maastricht - He is a fugitive, but Meleno E. (27) nevertheless claimed a leading role Wednesday during the drug trial against him and four others. Through his lawyer, he gave the judges "warm greetings.

There will be chuckles in the courtroom Wednesday as attorney Arthur Vonken delivers his client's message. The prosecution can appreciate the action less. Also because the same Meleno E. is said to have recently said to a policeman, "Chief, I told you not to get me. Only to then give the policeman a punch, I love you shouting and driving away. "This suspect is playing with police and justice. All this is a lack of respect for justice, police and the court. We charge him with that attitude." Justice is demanding four years in prison for Meleno E.'s alleged role in a drug operation.