Spanish police have said that one person suspects Shooting two men at a time in Malaga “Fled through” three countries in 15 hours “.
Two victims are believed to be Eddie Leone Junior and Ross MonaghanOn May 31, a gunman died after setting fire by a gunman outside the Monaghans bar in Phungirola, Malaga.
After shooting, Police Scotland It was denied that the incident was associated with a suspected gang quarrel which started in March.
A 44 -year -old man was arrested in Liverpool On 13 June, with support National crime agency According to officials, and Mercesis Police.
He then appeared in the Westminster Magistrate Court, beyond extradition proceedings.
On Tuesday, the Spanish National Police, who is leading the investigation, alleged that the man took a route through “three countries in less than 15 hours” and used disguise to avoid detection.
It said that it took “only seven days” to recognize him.
Police Scotland refused earlier Any link between firing in Spain and ongoing conflicts in Edinburgh and Glasgow regions.
The force said in a statement: “There is nothing to suggest that the shooting in Fungirola was planned from within Scotland.”
On Tuesday, the Spanish police force stated that “two houses were also discovered in Liverpool and the man hid in Britain”.
A Spanish police spokesperson said: “In just seven days, the alleged criminal was identified. He ran away from three countries in less than 15 hours, changing his physical appearance to avoid recognition.
“Once hiding in the United Kingdom, he changed his address to obstruct any investigation by Friday afternoon when he was arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) after the Fungirola Magistrate Court No. 2 issued an international arrest warrant.”
A spokesperson of the National Crime Agency said: “On June 13, Mercesticed Police officials arrested a 44 -year -old man in the Liverpool area on behalf of Spanish officers in two murder cases. The operation was supported by officials of the National extradition unit of NCA.
“The person appeared in the Westminster Magistrate’s court on 14 June to start extradition proceedings.
“He was sent to custody.”
Police Scotland has been approached for comment.
