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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