EXCLUSIVE: One of UK’s Most Wanted Criminals Is Released by Supreme Court in Portugal

Alex Male had been accused of using EncroChat to distribute Class A drugs

An undated image of Alex Male, who was arrested at Lisbon Airport in Portugal on April 30, 2022, but has since been released. National Crime Agency

One of the UK’s most wanted men, who’s suspected of distributing large amounts of Class A drugs in the southwest portion of England, has been allowed to walk free by the authorities in Portugal, despite an extradition request by the UK.

Alex Male, 30, was arrested at Lisbon Airport on April 30 on suspicion of using a fraudulent passport.