Top drug trafficker arrested in Spanish resort town

A FUGITIVE Irish drug trafficker was arrested in Spain yesterday after more than 10 years on the run.

Top drug trafficker arrested in Spanish resort town

Cork-born Brian Wright has been the subject of an international manhunt after leading what is thought to be the most successful cocaine smuggling gang to target Britain.

He was arrested yesterday in the resort town of Marbella following an extradition request from British authorities.

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