19/12/2014

Fugitive Arrested Entering Britain In Light Aircraft

One of the UK's most wanted men, 32-year-old Paul John Scott, has been arrested attempting to return to Britain in a light aircraft.

A suspected member of a drug-smuggling gang, Mr Scott is understood to have been arrested trying to enter the country earlier this week and appeared in court on Wednesday charged with conspiracy to import cocaine.

A Dutch pilot, flying the light aircraft carrying Mr Scott, was also arrested on suspicion of money laundering.

(MH/CD)

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