Tuesday 8 June 2010

captured the alleged leader of an international drugs and guns empire known as the Dapper Don

Police hunting British criminals on the Costa del Sol are hoping to make more arrests after capturing the alleged leader of an international drugs and guns empire known as the Dapper Don.The drugs and weapons were believed to be destined for the UK, where Irish-born British citizen Christopher "Christy" Kinahan is also known by the nickname the "Irish Godfather".The arrest of the alleged crime boss is the latest to result from a series of raids carried out across Europe by 750 officers from Britain, Ireland and Spain.More than 30 people have been arrested so far in the operation which has seen the biggest deployment of officers from Britain's Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca).Nine men and two women arrested in the UK in connection with the operation have been released on bail.Sky News' crime correspondent Martin Brunt, in Spain, said: "Investigators always anticipated that some of the suspects would be freed on bail while the investigation continues.

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