Swift international arrest: Simon Dutton, 49, was detained in La Nucia, Spain, within hours of being listed in a new ‘most wanted’ appeal by UK and Spanish authorities.
Investigation origins: The probe began in November 2025 after a courier firm in Benidorm found 16kg of drugs bound for the UK, leading to Dutton’s identification.
Extradition proceedings: Dutton is in Spanish custody awaiting a court hearing over an extradition request to face UK charges for cocaine importation and money laundering.
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