webfact Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Wanted British drug lord likely to have fled to Thailand, say UK police Richard Wakeling//File photo A British drug kingpin who is on the run from police in the UK is believed to be hiding out in Thailand. Richard Wakeling, 51, from Brentwood in Essex, was on Monday convicted and jailed in his absence after attempting to import a large quantity of amphetamines. Wakeling fled to Belfast ahead of a 12 week trail where he was to stand alongside three other men at Chelmsford Crown Court. Police say Wakeling, who has one leg, has family links to Thailand and could be hiding out in the country. “We strongly suspect that Wakeling fled abroad, possibly to Thailand were he has strong family links, said a spokesperson for the UK’s National Crime Agency. “But it is likely there are people here in the UK who hold clues about his movements after he arrived in Belfast on 6 January, and I'd appeal for anyone with information to come forward. “He has a prosthetic leg and needs regular medical treatment. “The NCA has an international reach and he should know distance isn't a barrier to us finding him. We are determined he will be returned to the UK to serve his sentence. “Until we find him, he'll spend every day looking over his shoulder.” In his absence on Monday, Wakeling was jailed for 11 years at Chelmsford Crown Court for masterminding the importation of liquid amphetamines which had a street value estimated at £8 million in April 2016. Three other men, including lorry drivers Lesley Muffett, 59, Stuart Davidson, 65, and Darren Keane, 34, were also found guilty of conspiring to import drugs. Keane and Davidson were sentenced to nine and eight years, respectively, while Muffet was sentenced to six years. Police said Davidson and Muffet, both lorry drivers, had been transporting the drugs from Europe. But the entire operation was setup by Wakeling who was in contact with drug suppliers in Belgium and the Netherlands. -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-04-10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted April 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2018 I hope he is caught soon, when they catch him he wont have a leg to stand on. 5 2 1 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post overherebc Posted April 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2018 Just now, colinneil said: I hope he is caught soon, when they catch him he wont have a leg to stand on. It's a matter of 'a-pinion' 4 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chelseafan Posted April 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2018 I hope he get caught soon and we're not left in LIMBo 3 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted April 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2018 While there is at least one other drug dealer,on the run from a jail sentence,but not in hiding,living freely in Thailand,seems the UK justice system is been selective. regards worgeordie 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JOC Posted April 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2018 21 minutes ago, webfact said: A British drug kingpin who is on the run from police in the UK is believed to be hiding out in Thailand. Well soon we will have another real estate agent in Hua Hin..... 5 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JOC Posted April 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2018 27 minutes ago, webfact said: Police say Wakeling, who has one leg, has family links to Thailand and could be hiding out in the country. Thai Immigration: "We didn't notice anything unusual" 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenny2017 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Police say Wakeling, who has one leg, has family links to Thailand and could be hiding out in the country. He's hiding with Gangsta Midget... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jenny2017 Posted April 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2018 9 minutes ago, JOC said: Thai Immigration: "We didn't notice anything unusual" Border hopping? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod reborn Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 55 minutes ago, webfact said: Richard Wakeling, 51, from Brentwood in Essex, was on Monday convicted and jailed in his absence after attempting to import a large quantity of amphetamines. He wasn't jailed, because he couldn't be "jailed in his absence". He was sentenced to prison in his absence. The word "prison" is used instead of "jail" when referring to lengthy sentences such as 11 years. RTP can easily find him in the gogo bars of Pattaya. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HLover Posted April 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2018 Drug dealer on the run...err on the limp. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post overherebc Posted April 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2018 8 minutes ago, zaphod reborn said: He wasn't jailed, because he couldn't be "jailed in his absence". He was sentenced to prison in his absence. The word "prison" is used instead of "jail" when referring to lengthy sentences such as 11 years. RTP can easily find him in the gogo bars of Pattaya. Probably find him legless in a corner. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lupatria Posted April 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2018 Why is this a preferred destination for crooks on the run, has it anything to do with the reputation of the RTP? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post twizzian Posted April 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2018 Easily spotted if he’s at the beach. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 OMG this fella won’t have a leg to stand on , cannot be hard to find a one legged man unless he has enough baht to buy his way out of being caught ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I checked all the shoes outside a few MPs today, he wasn't in any of them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gettingaround Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 They'll never find him. He's hopped it! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 2 hours ago, webfact said: was on Monday convicted and jailed in his absence In the UK you serve your sentence while being elsewhere? That's a novel approach to prison overcrowding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoongJohn Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 17 minutes ago, HLover said: Or at a foot massage parlor. Going in for the Half-Price Special, no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 17 minutes ago, HLover said: Or at a foot massage parlor. 50% discount???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenny2017 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 21 minutes ago, HLover said: Or at a foot massage parlor. Would he get a 50 % discount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 9 minutes ago, LoongJohn said: Going in for the Half-Price Special, no doubt. "Special offer Mister - one for the price of two!" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 35 minutes ago, Lupatria said: Why is this a preferred destination for crooks on the run, has it anything to do with the reputation of the RTP? Or a hangover from the Golden triangle days of 'glory' Many may still believe all the 'hid out there for 15 years stories' Borders that even now can be crossed in some places whereas years ago the full length of many borders was a walk over job. Maybe they still watch too many movies where the heroes/bad guys blend in with the locals and don't stand out like a sore thumb. Back home they know that if picked up in many cases they will be out on bail in a short while and maybe believe that will happen here as well. All above is only a bunch of thoughts on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatboy Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 if he's in pattaya it will be easy to get his leg over virtually. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Big Joke needs to branch out and take down the fake leg lord of speed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Is he a "drug lord" or "drug kingpin"? If a Lord, they sure have lowered the bar, or maybe just a little, in what it takes.... Kingpin? word origin: " 1801 as the name of the large pin in the game of kayles (similar to bowls except a club or stick was thrown instead of a ball" Sounds like a sport one could bet on, so RTP will be right on it. How about "Head Honcho"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubby johnson Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 3 hours ago, JOC said: Well soon we will have another real estate agent in Hua Hin..... Unsavory types like him are more likely to flock to Pattaya. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, tubby johnson said: Unsavory types like him are more likely to flock to Pattaya. Nah, to obvious, up north away from the eyes of the plod. or even Cambo, or Lao This is the uk police we are talking about. He could even be sat in Billericay, watching EastEnders on the TV. Edited April 10, 2018 by stanleycoin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, HLover said: Or at a foot massage parlor. may be he will get discount, 50% off Come on, pull the other one Edited April 10, 2018 by stanleycoin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfarang Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Goes to prove that the Farlang criminal mentalities has no age barriers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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