UK’s Most Wanted Fugitives Hunt Launched in Spain
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has launched a fresh crackdown on some of the UK’s most dangerous criminals believed to be hiding out in Spain. The suspects, all men, face charges ranging from murder and large-scale drug trafficking to supplying firearms and ammunition.
Powerful UK-Spain Police Alliance
The NCA’s Most Wanted campaign, running alongside CrimeStoppers, Spanish law enforcement, and UK police forces, follows the smashing success of Operation Captura, which saw 86 fugitives nabbed. Spain remains a prime spot for British expats, making it a hotspot for criminals on the run.
Steve Rodhouse, NCA’s Director General of Operations, stated at the Madrid launch, “Spain is not a safe haven. We work daily with Spanish law enforcement to protect the public. Criminals know we never give up.”
“With 86 offenders arrested in our last campaign, fugitives’ associates should fear the combined efforts of UK and Spanish forces.”
Meet the Most Wanted
- Nana Oppong, 41 – Wanted by Essex Police for the ruthless drive-by murder of Robert Powell, shot eight times in June 2020. Oppong linked to rival criminal gangs.
- Jack Mayle, 30 – Infamous drug dealer from Croydon, accused of supplying Class A MDMA in South London. Known for distinctive tattoos but may have altered his appearance.
- Callum Halpin, 27 – Sought by Greater Manchester Police for a daylight murder linked to a deadly drugs turf war.
- Asim Naveed, 29 & Calvin Parris, 32 – Cardiff-based drug traffickers, implicated in smuggling £8m worth of cocaine and other serious offences.
- James ‘Jamie’ Stevenson, 56 – Wanted over the interception of one tonne of cocaine and 28 million illicit tablets. Also linked to suspected arson attacks in Scotland.
Crackdown Backed by CrimeStoppers
Lord Ashcroft, founder of CrimeStoppers UK, urged: “We guarantee anonymity to anyone passing on info. Help us put these dangerous criminals behind bars.”
UK Ambassador to Spain Hugh Elliott praised the partnership: “This campaign shows the power of UK-Spain cooperation against crime. Without public help, it wouldn’t be possible.”
Spanish Security Minister Rafael Pérez Ruiz added: “We are building an environment hostile to criminals settling in Spain. Now more than ever, joint action is vital.”
How to Help Catch Britain’s Fugitives
If you recognise any of these fugitives or have information, CrimeStoppers urges you to report it anonymously:
- UK Freephone: 0800 555 111
- Spain Freephone: 900 926 111 (calls handled by UK CrimeStoppers with translation)
- Online tips: crimestoppers-uk.org/fugitives
Don’t stay silent. Help make the UK and Spain safer by turning in these criminals now.
