A British man wanted for multiple murders has been arrested in Spain after crashing his vehicle near a coastal resort in La Cala de Mijas, located in the province of Malaga.
The dramatic arrest occurred on Orfebres Street in the Riviera Sol area, where the suspect’s black Nissan Qashqai was found smashed against the curb. According to local police, the man tried to flee the scene on foot despite suffering visible injuries but was quickly intercepted by officers.
Spanish authorities later confirmed the man was wanted in connection with several homicides, and that a Fuengirola court had issued a warrant for his immediate imprisonment. The fugitive, whose identity has not been released, was not carrying identification but was confirmed through biometric scans.
The case unfolded after officers responded to a disturbance at a nearby petrol station, where two Dutch women reported being harassed by a man who tried to sell them cocaine. By the time police arrived, the suspect had already left the station, but shortly after, the crash was reported, linking the vehicle to the earlier altercation.
Upon searching the wrecked vehicle, officers made a disturbing discovery:
- Two loaded firearms
- A silencer
- Several cartridges and bullets
- A notebook containing names and addresses
Photos from the scene also showed the suspect had a copy of “The Buddha in Your Mirror”, a book on practical Buddhism and self-reflection, leading some to speculate on the suspect’s mental state or possible attempts at philosophical justification.
“The driver attempted to flee when he saw police but was quickly intercepted,” said a spokesperson for Mijas Local Police. “Once identified, they verified that he was a British man with a warrant for his arrest and remand in prison for murder. He was also carrying several firearms and a large amount of ammunition which were seized.”
The Diario Sur, a local Malaga newspaper, reported that the man is suspected of being an international contract killer, though authorities have not publicly confirmed this claim. The presence of the notebook with addresses, combined with the weapons and silencer, has led investigators to believe he may have been preparing for additional attacks.
The arrest has raised security concerns in Costa del Sol, a region already known for being a hideout for European criminals due to its mild climate, tourism-driven economy, and historically lax extradition processes.
While no further details about his alleged crimes in the UK or elsewhere have been disclosed, British and Spanish authorities are expected to collaborate closely in the coming weeks. The suspect is currently being held in police custody in Malaga, pending formal extradition procedures or local prosecution.
The incident comes amid a broader crackdown on organized crime and foreign fugitives in southern Spain, with Interpol and Europol reportedly involved in identifying and locating several high-risk suspects living under false identities in the region.
As the investigation continues, law enforcement agencies are working to determine if the names and addresses in the suspect’s notebook correspond to potential targets or accomplices. Analysts warn that further arrests could follow if connections to wider criminal networks are confirmed.
For now, the man once labeled a potential “assassin” is off the streets, but authorities are urging the public and international partners to remain vigilant.
