Britain’s Most Wanted Fugitives Hunted in Spain
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has launched a fresh Most Wanted campaign targeting British criminals hiding out in Spain. The men are wanted for serious crimes including murder, drugs trafficking, and firearms offences.
Spain: No Safe Haven for UK Fugitives
The high-profile campaign is a joint effort between the NCA, CrimeStoppers, Spanish police, and UK law enforcement. It follows the hugely successful Operation Captura, which nabbed 86 fugitives.
Steve Rodhouse, NCA’s Director General of Operations, said at the Madrid launch: “Spain is not a safe haven. We work daily with Spanish law enforcement to protect the public. These criminals know we’re never far behind them.”
He added: “Many of these fugitives hide within British communities in Spain. We urge locals to come forward if they recognise anyone.”
Notorious Fugitives on the Radar
- Nana Oppong, 41 – Wanted for a drive-by murder in Essex where Robert Powell, 50, was shot eight times in 2020.
- Jack Mayle, 30 – Known for tattoos including a diamond near his eye and ‘Croydon‘ ink; suspected of running a south London MDMA drug line linked to the dark web.
- Callum Halpin, 27 – Wanted for the 2018 murder of a drug dealer in Greater Manchester during a daylight turf war.
- Asim Naveed, 29 and Calvin Parris, 32 – South Wales drug suspects accused of trafficking £8m worth of cocaine and dealing in Cardiff.
- James ‘Jamie’ Stevenson, 56 – Wanted over a massive seizure of cocaine and 28 million ‘street Valium’ tablets, as well as arson attacks in Scotland.
Call to Action: Help Nab UK’s Fugitives Abroad
Lord Ashcroft, founder of CrimeStoppers UK, appealed: “We guarantee complete anonymity for anyone who helps. Please do the right thing and share what you know.”
UK Ambassador Hugh Elliott praised the British-Spanish police partnership: “This campaign showcases our united fight against crime and will help keep both countries safer.”
Spanish Security Minister Rafael Pérez Ruiz added: “We want to create a hostile environment for criminals trying to settle in Spain. Cooperation is key against modern security threats.”
Got Info? Stay Anonymous and Speak Up
If you recognise anyone from the Most Wanted list, contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 in the UK. In Spain, call the free number 900 926 111 – calls are handled by CrimeStoppers UK with translation available.
You can also fill out a secret online form at crimestoppers-uk.org/fugitives.
The crackdown is underway – these fugitives won’t get away forever.
