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Hunt for UK’s 12 most wanted fugitives in Spain: ‘Not people you want in your neighbourhood’

The Independent·Margaret Davis·19 days ago
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A double murder suspect and a Russian man said to have helped launder millions in drug money have been named among the 12 most wanted individuals by UK law enforcement and are thought to be hiding in Spain . The National Crime Agency (NCA), Spanish police, and Crimestoppers launched their latest "rogues gallery" on Thursday, warning expatriates and holidaymakers: "These are not the people you want in your neighbourhood." Operation Captura , now in its 20th year, has issued 11 public appeals and led to 98 of 111 most wanted offenders and suspects thought to be in Spain being caught. NCA deputy director of international Rick Jones said criminals hope to blend in among British ex-pats and often continue offending while living in Spain. “They will generally integrate themselves into these communities, which are populated by many, many thousands of British people who are perhaps enjoying their retirement or running businesses there,” he said.…

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