Spanish police working with Britain’s Serious Organised Crime Agency have arrested nine suspects in an investigation targeting criminals who allegedly smuggled drugs hidden inside industrial electrical transformers.

Norwegian Thor Hushovd took the honours on the sixth stage of the Vuelta a Espana yesterday after pipping a whole host of riders in a massed sprint finish in Murcia.

SPANISH police were searching for a young Irishman last night after a Swede was left fighting for his life following a hit-and-run incident.

AN Irishman arrested in connection with a double murder in Spain is expected to appear in court today.