Alex Male, 32, was detained on 21 January by officers from the Moroccan General Directorate for National Security (DGSN), accused of entering the country illegally using false documentation.

He has remained in custody in Morocco since his arrest and arrived back in the UK yesterday (7 August), escorted by officers from the NCA’s Joint International Crime Centre (JICC).

He is accused of of conspiracy to supply cocaine and ketamine, money laundering and conspiracy to acquire a firearm

Male appeared at Exeter Magistrates’ Court today, 8 August, and has been remanded into custody. He will next appear at Exeter Crown Court on 5 September 2024.

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