The Civil Guard has arrested in Alicante one of the fugitives included in the international search campaign launched by the United Kingdom against criminals linked to organized crime, coinciding with the presentation of the international campaign ‘Operation Capture’ or ‘Most Wanted’, which was precisely presented today by the British and Spanish authorities at the Meliá Hotel in Alicante.
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The arrest took place in an operation carried out in Benidorm and La Nucia (Alicante) against a network related to drug trafficking and document forgery, in which three other people were arrested.
The arrest took place in an operation carried out in Benidorm and La Nucia
The investigation began in November 2025 after the warning from the manager of a parcel shipping establishment in Benidorm, where a suitcase containing 16 kilograms of hashish was found and whose final destination was the United Kingdom.
The initial inquiries allowed identifying the woman who made the shipment, who provided false documentation at the time of the transaction. The investigators also verified that she went to the establishment accompanied by another person and with the logistical support of two other men, who transported the suitcase to the premises.
As the investigation progressed, the agents managed to identify those involved and confirmed that one of them was among the fugitives wanted by the British authorities for crimes related to drug trafficking, against whom an international arrest warrant was issued at the end of 2025.
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According to Interior sources, this is Simon Dutton, 49 years old, wanted in the United Kingdom for organizing massive cocaine imports and money laundering. Dutton has the name ‘Rachel’ tattooed on his left arm and scars on his chin, left hand, and right leg, according to the data released today in Alicante to request citizen collaboration.
The operation, led by the Organized Crime and Anti-Drug Team (EDOA) of the Organic Unit of the Judicial Police of the Civil Guard of Alicante with the support of the Justice Fugitives Team of the Central Operative Unit (UCO), had the collaboration of the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA), which allowed confirming the identity of the main suspect and coordinating police actions.
The detainee is wanted in the United Kingdom for organizing massive cocaine imports and money laundering
Agents from the Reserve and Security Group (ARS) of the Civil Guard of Valencia, the canine service, and Citizen Security patrols participated in the searches carried out in Benidorm and La Nucía. Various quantities of narcotic substances were found in the properties, as well as 4,000 euros in cash, false documentation, and two vehicles used by the suspects.
The detainees, who are charged with drug trafficking and document forgery, will be brought before the courts. The main suspect, 49 years old, will be brought before the National Court to continue with the procedures related to his international warrant.
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