Gary Lingham, a 68-year-old convicted drug smuggler, has been returned to prison after evading authorities for 14 years while hiding in Spain and Portugal. Initially jailed for 18 years in 1998 for drug offenses, Lingham was released in 2008 but had his parole revoked in 2011 for failing to meet probation requirements. Following a long investigation, he was apprehended in Lincolnshire and is now back in custody, demonstrating the police's commitment to tracking down fugitives, regardless of how long it takes.
"This arrest marks the end of a long and determined effort to bring a wanted individual to justice and it demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that no matter how long it takes, we will pursue those who attempt to avoid justice."
"Dedicated officers using intelligence-led policing were instrumental in tracking down Lingham, who police believe had recently returned to the UK under an assumed identity."
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