Richard Wakeling, crime boss extradited to UK from Thailand, starts jail sentence
by Kevin Rawlinson from World news | The Guardian on (#6C1KS)
Drug importer fled UK in 2018 before trial that led to 11-year prison term but was captured at a Bangkok garage in February
An organised crime boss described as a most wanted fugitive after going on the run in 2018 has been jailed after his extradition to the UK from Thailand.
Richard Wakeling arrived back in the country on Thursday evening and appeared at Chelmsford crown court on Friday afternoon, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said.
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