New National Crime Agency and Crime Stoppers Campaign Targets Fugitives in Spain
A fresh campaign from the National Crime Agency and Crime Stoppers calls on citizens to help locate individuals on the most wanted lists set out across the United Kingdom. The plan highlights Spain as a common hideout for those fleeing in Britain, with the Costa del Sol frequently drawing visitors and residents along the Malaga coast. The latest list, published last year, includes seven hundred names and has already led to the capture or location of seven offenders. This effort underscores the ongoing collaboration between law enforcement and the public to disrupt criminal networks overseas. Source attributions: National Crime Agency and Crime Stoppers statements.
Several familiar faces on the new releases are not new fugitives. One notable case concerns a 29-year-old man from southwest England involved in a dyadic network linked to drug distribution. Allegations include supply of cocaine and ketamine, money laundering, and attempts to purchase a firearm. He was detained after traveling from Lisbon, but risk assessments and legal moves led to his release after authorities in Portugal identified him as a British fugitive. Updates confirm ongoing legal proceedings and monitoring as the case unfolds. Attribution: National authorities.
Another name on the list is a 31-year-old man suspected of various drug supply operations focused on MDMA. He is believed to run an operation that routes substances via the dark web, with connections to South London. He allegedly altered his appearance by removing tattoos that previously marked him, and investigators warn he might be armed. Public notices emphasize vigilance and the possibility of rapid movement as investigators track the network. Attribution: Law enforcement briefings.
A further entry concerns a 32-year-old man from Ormskirk, Lancashire, accused of stabbing two individuals and inflicting serious injuries with a knife. After the incident, he is believed to have stayed briefly in Madrid before vanishing. Witness accounts and hotel records are being examined to confirm his movements as authorities pursue him across borders. Attribution: Regional police reports.
The list also includes a 24-year-old from Southern Shields who is wanted on multiple counts including heroin and cocaine possession tied to trafficking, and an assault on a first responder. A 2019 police raid on a property used for drug trafficking ended with a violent confrontation, and the suspect later disappeared. Court records indicate a case proceeding in 2020 with subsequent gaps in surveillance. Attribution: Crown Prosecution Service and police records.
A 29-year-old from Liverpool faces trial for attempted serious injury and theft involving a luxury watch valued at over sixty-seven thousand euros. The victim was approached by two assailants who used a knife, and the case hinged on blood evidence recovered at the scene that linked back to the suspect. Investigators highlight the importance of forensics in tying suspects to violent acts and property crimes. Attribution: Criminal justice briefs.
South Wales Police are actively seeking two men connected to a drug trafficking network that used encrypted communications. One suspect, Asim Naved, aged 31, is charged with distributing large quantities of drugs in Wales during early 2020. Another man, Calvin Parris, aged 33, faces charges tied to being a customer in the same network. Reports note distinctive dental work as a potential identifying feature. Attribution: Police press releases.
Public cooperation remains essential for progressing these investigations. Community members are urged to report information through official channels to support swift action while preserving safety. Marked citations accompany statements from the agencies involved to provide context and accountability.