British drug trafficker arrested in Algorfa, Spain

British fugitive drug trafficking Algorfa extradition international arrest warrant

Spanish National Police captured a 27‑year‑old British citizen in the town of Algorfa, Alicante. The man is wanted by United Kingdom authorities on an international arrest warrant for drug trafficking and the use of firearms against persons, offenses that could carry a life‑sentence.

He was alleged to have been part of an organized group that distributed cocaine, cannabis and heroin between 2023 and 2024 and to have continued criminal activity while on provisional release. Police carried out a special operation with heightened security, locating his residence and detaining him without resistance. The suspect has been placed before the Central Court of First Instance to begin extradition proceedings to the United Kingdom.

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Algorfa, Alicante · British fugitive (27‑year‑old) · Central Court of First Instance (Spain) · Spanish National Police · United Kingdom authorities

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[● 2 SOURCES] The suspect is wanted by UK authorities for drug trafficking and use of firearms against persons. www.libertaddigital.com · www.elcorreoweb.es
[● 4 SOURCES] A 27‑year‑old British citizen was arrested in Algorfa, Alicante, Spain. www.libertaddigital.com · www.elcorreoweb.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.lne.es
[● 2 SOURCES] He is alleged to have been part of an organized group distributing cocaine, cannabis and heroin between 2023 and 2024. www.libertaddigital.com · www.elcorreoweb.es
[● 2 SOURCES] Police conducted a special operation with heightened security and captured him without resistance. www.libertaddigital.com · www.elcorreoweb.es
[● 2 SOURCES] The suspect has been placed before the Central Court of First Instance to start extradition proceedings to the United Kingdom. www.libertaddigital.com · www.elcorreoweb.es
[● 3 SOURCES] An international arrest warrant has been in force since June 2026. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.lne.es
[● 3 SOURCES] He was about to be added to the United Kingdom's 'Most Wanted' list. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.lne.es