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UK fugitives: Eight wanted men sought in Netherlands UK fugitives: Eight wanted men sought in Netherlands
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Some of the UK's most wanted men thought to be on the run in the Netherlands have been named by the National Crime Agency (NCA).Some of the UK's most wanted men thought to be on the run in the Netherlands have been named by the National Crime Agency (NCA).
The fugitives include Robert Gerrard, 50, and Michael Moogan, 28 from Liverpool, wanted for allegedly importing "huge quantities" of drugs.The fugitives include Robert Gerrard, 50, and Michael Moogan, 28 from Liverpool, wanted for allegedly importing "huge quantities" of drugs.
They are believed to be linked to a Rotterdam cafe raided as part of a European investigation.They are believed to be linked to a Rotterdam cafe raided as part of a European investigation.
Police believe it was a front for drug traffickers arranging transportation.Police believe it was a front for drug traffickers arranging transportation.
A third man from Liverpool, Mark Fitzgibbon, 42, is wanted for supplying, processing and transporting drugs.A third man from Liverpool, Mark Fitzgibbon, 42, is wanted for supplying, processing and transporting drugs.
Officers seized 84.4kg of cannabis and 57.6kg of amphetamine at an address in Liverpool in September 2004. Officers seized 84kg of cannabis and 58kg of amphetamine at an address in Liverpool in September 2004.
Organised crime groups
The other wanted men include:
Operation Return involves the NCA, Crimestoppers UK, and Bel M (Dutch Crimestoppers) and Netherlands law enforcement agencies.
It follows the success of Operation Captura in Spain and Operation Zygos in Cyprus, where 65 out of 85 fugitives have been arrested.
Hank Cole, head of operations for the NCA, said that along with their partners they would "continue to pursue fugitives relentlessly".Hank Cole, head of operations for the NCA, said that along with their partners they would "continue to pursue fugitives relentlessly".
Mr Cole said: "Many believe they can use the Netherlands as a base to continue their illegal activities, which still have an impact on the UK, but they are finding out that it is not a safe haven."Mr Cole said: "Many believe they can use the Netherlands as a base to continue their illegal activities, which still have an impact on the UK, but they are finding out that it is not a safe haven."
He said last year 20 fugitives were captured in the Netherlands and brought back to the UK.He said last year 20 fugitives were captured in the Netherlands and brought back to the UK.
Drug trafficking
The other wanted men include:
Operation Return involves the NCA, Crimestoppers UK, and Bel M (Dutch Crimestoppers) and Netherlands law enforcement agencies.
It follows the success of Operation Captura in Spain and Operation Zygos in Cyprus, where 65 out of 85 fugitives have been arrested.