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'Spain fugitive' Lee Willis is arrested in Bolton | 'Spain fugitive' Lee Willis is arrested in Bolton |
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One of Britain's most wanted criminals, who was thought to be on the run in Spain, has been arrested in Greater Manchester. | One of Britain's most wanted criminals, who was thought to be on the run in Spain, has been arrested in Greater Manchester. |
Lee Willis, 30, from Ashton-under-Lyne was detained in Bolton on Wednesday, police have confirmed. | Lee Willis, 30, from Ashton-under-Lyne was detained in Bolton on Wednesday, police have confirmed. |
In November, he was named as one of Britain's 13 most wanted fugitives by the National Crime Agency. | In November, he was named as one of Britain's 13 most wanted fugitives by the National Crime Agency. |
He was due to be sentenced in court in June, after admitting possessing drugs, but failed to show up. | He was due to be sentenced in court in June, after admitting possessing drugs, but failed to show up. |
He had pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine and cannabis but fled prior to his sentencing at Minshull Street Crown Court and a warrant was issued for his arrest. | He had pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine and cannabis but fled prior to his sentencing at Minshull Street Crown Court and a warrant was issued for his arrest. |
He was also accused of dealing cocaine and his profile was highlighted as part of Operation Captura, a project to track down criminals thought to be in Spain. | He was also accused of dealing cocaine and his profile was highlighted as part of Operation Captura, a project to track down criminals thought to be in Spain. |
Police said he was due in court, the location of which is to be confirmed, on 24 January. |
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