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British Fugitive Jamie Rothwell Arrested in Spain Amid Gangland Murder Plot Inquiry
Barcelona, Spain — Authorities in Spain have arrested Jamie Rothwell, a 33-year-old Salford resident, after a high-profile manhunt connected to an alleged gangland murder plot dating back to 2015.
The Arrest
On a Sunday morning in May 2020, Spanish National Police arrested Rothwell at an apartment building in Barcelona, acting on a European Arrest Warrant issued in October 2019   . The operation was conducted in collaboration with the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and Greater Manchester Police (GMP)
The arrest formed part of Operation Leopard, GMP’s ongoing probe into violent disputes between organised crime gangs in Salford. Rothwell is suspected of conspiring to murder two men and conspiring to commit grievous bodily harm on two counts.
Court Proceedings & Extradition
Following his arrest, Rothwell appeared before a Spanish court and was remanded in custody, pending extradition proceedings back to the UK. . He later appeared at Manchester Magistrates’ Court after being extradited.
Law Enforcement Perspective
Reflecting on the arrest amidst pandemic constraints, NCA Deputy Director Matt Horne praised the success, noting it was “a great result” and highlighted the tenacity of investigators despite “greater hurdles”
Detective Chief Inspector Carl Jones of GMP emphasised that the arrest illustrates the essential cooperation between law enforcement agencies—including GMP, the Crown Prosecution Service, the NCA, and Spanish authorities—in tackling organised crime.
Additional Insights
A video released by Spanish police captured the dramatic, armed arrest, complete with officers breaking into the flat and seizing stacks of cash . Online commentary from Reddit also noted that Rothwell was described by Spanish police as “one of the UK’s most dangerous fugitives”
What Comes Next
After his return to the UK, Rothwell is scheduled to appear at Manchester Crown Court (the article from the BBC in late 2020 mentioned a 15 July court date) . There, he faces charges of conspiracy to murder two men and two counts of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.
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