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According to UK reports, SPAIN wants the extradition of British reality television star Jack Fraser for his involvement in a major cocaine trafficking ring.
Fraser, 34 years old, who appeared in MTV Ex On The Beach You can also find out more about the following: The only way is Essex, is accused by the Spanish authorities of having played a major role in the smuggling of 184kgs of drugs through a boat known as Eulalia into Spain in November 2021.
The Spanish prosecution alleges that Fraser provided logistical assistance to a drug trafficking ring, including renting and paying for properties for crew involved in the operation.
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The court heard that Fraser left Spain just two days before the seizure, though his defence team maintains he ‘had no part in the alleged offending and was not in Spain when the alleged offending occurred.’
Fraser, who is currently fighting extradition to Spain and awaits sentencing here in the UK, pleaded guilty to separate drug charges between March 3, 2020 and June 30, 2021 at Maidstone Crown Court.
The UK prosecution labeled the TV star a ‘serious organised criminal’ during extradition proceedings at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this weekend.
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If extradited and found guilty, he faces a sentence between six and nine years in Spanish prison.
The UK prosecution case alleges that in March 2020, Fraser bought 6.85kgs of cocaine for around £180,000 with the intention to supply others.
While the minor celebrity has pleaded guilty to the offence, the documents note that ‘he disputed the amount of cocaine involved.’ The case will be heard on 16 May.
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During the extradition proceedings, Stephen Leake refused bail, citing his concerns about the scale of the alleged ring.
Fraser, who has 43,000 Instagram fans and portrays himself as a dedicated father and fitness enthusiast denies the Spanish accusations.
His defence lawyer, Amabel Kerr, argued for bail with a £12,000 surety, which was rejected by the court.
Spanish authorities have adjourned the extradition hearing for 28 days. They cannot proceed until Fraser’s UK legal issues are resolved.
Fraser has several previous convictions in the UK, including a suspended 15-month sentence for dangerous driving as well as aggravated vehicle theft after ramming an stolen BMW into a patrol car in June 2020.
