A County Durham man has been named among the UK’s Most Wanted fugitives, with authorities believing he may be hiding in Spain.

Liam Michael Murray, whose last known address is in Durham, is wanted by Durham Constabulary in connection with alleged drug offences and money laundering.

Police say Murray, who has been on the run since 2020, is accused of being involved in the supply of cocaine and cannabis, as well as possessing criminal cash.

Liam Michael Murray (Image: CRIMESTOPPERS)

In an appeal issued as part of the National Crime Agency’s Most Wanted campaign, Murray is described as a white British male, around 5ft 5in tall, of medium build, with brown hair, brown eyes and a North East accent.

He is believed to have links to Alicante in Spain.

Durham Constabulary said: “Liam Michael Murray from Durham has been named by the National Crime Agency (NCA) as one of the UK’s Most Wanted fugitives believed to be hiding in Spain.

“The NCA’s Most Wanted campaign focuses on 12 of the Most Wanted individuals and is run in conjunction with Crimestoppers, the Spanish Ministry of Interior, Spanish law enforcement partners and UK policing.

“Liam Michael Murray is wanted in connection with drug offences, having been on the run since 2020.

The appeal forms part of Operation Captura, a long-running joint initiative between UK and Spanish authorities aimed at tracing fugitives abroad.

Crimestoppers said: “A new appeal has been launched to locate and bring to justice 12 of the UK’s Most Wanted fugitives, who are believed to be hiding in, or have links to Spain.

“The offenders, all men, are wanted for crimes including murder, drug offences and money laundering.

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“This campaign marks the 20th anniversary of Operation Captura, a joint initiative led by the National Crime Agency (NCA), Spanish law enforcement and Crimestoppers. Since its launch, 98 fugitives have been located and returned to the UK to face justice.”

Members of the public are urged not to approach Murray if they see him.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 in the UK, or 900 926 111 in Spain.