‘Dangerous’ Brit fugitive, 27, set to go on UK’s Most Wanted list arrested near Spain’s Costa Blanca in major operation

A “DANGEROUS” British fugitive who was set to go on the UK’s Most Wanted list has been arrested near Spain’s Costa Blanca. The 27-year-old, accused of firearms offences and drug trafficking, now faces a possible life sentence according to Spanish police. A ‘dangerous’ British fugitive has been arrested near Spain’s Costa Blanca Credit: Solarpix Spain’s National Police released footage of officers taking the fugitive into custody Credit: Solarpix British authorities issued an international arrest warrant for the suspected criminal in June. A unit specialising in tracking down on-the-run criminals immediately launched an operation to identify his whereabouts. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! After several days the team traced the man to a hide-out in Algorfa, near Alicante. Spain’s National Police said: “A search and arrest operation was then carried out, allowing officers to intercept and immediately arrest him.” The force released footage of armed officers confronting and cuffing the shirtless suspect near his home. Later, footage shows cops escorting the man dressed in a blue t-shirt and shorts into custody. Cops said the “extremely dangerous” fugitive was set to be added to the UK’s Most Wanted list before his arrest. He is accused of belonging to an organised crime gang involved in the distribution of cocaine, cannabis and heroin between 2023 and 2024. Most read in The Sun The unnamed fugitive reportedly fled to Spain’s Costa Blanca to avoid a life sentance Credit: Alamy Footage shows the moment cops swoop on the suspect near his home Credit: Solarpix And police said the man continued committing crimes while on bail. “He is accused of serious offences involving the use of firearms against people and posed a high flight risk due to the possibility of a life sentence”, Spanish National Police said. The suspect has now been brought before Spain’s Central Court, which will begin extradition proceedings to return him to the UK. He is expected to stand trial in the UK. It comes after another British man wanted over a horror Costa del Sol shooting was arrested in Colombia after he feld across the Atlantic. Fugitive Polemos Michael George was seized on an international arrest warrant at Jose Maria Cordova Airport, near the Colombian city of Medellin. Cops confirmed the Brit was wanted by Spain for attempted murder and illegal possession of firearms after a terrifying gun attack in Marbella. Footage released by Colombian police shows George being marched away by armed officers before being fingerprinted and forced to pose for a mugshot. The arrest was confirmed by William Rincon, the newly-appointed director of Colombia’s National Police, who posted the dramatic footage online. He said: “This outcome is the result of specialist analysis by the National Police and the timely exchange of information with Spanish and UK authorities, which enabled the identification of this man’s presence in the country and the effective execution of his capture.” Mr Rincon also issued a chilling warning to criminals on the run, declaring: “Crime has no refuge: justice reaches everywhere.” More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. Comment now