A man wanted in connection with two brutal murders almost 20 years ago is among the 25 people currently on the National Crime Agency’s (NCA) most wanted list. Also on the list are men convicted over plots to smuggle drugs into the UK and a man who has been on the run since 2008 after being convicted of rape.
All of the people pictured are on the agency’s most wanted list, as of December 2022. Among those the NCA is looking for is Derek ‘Deco’ Ferguson who is wanted in connection with the murder of Thomas Cameron, it is believed he could be in Spain.
Meanwhile, Kevin Parle, is also wanted by the authorities in connection with two shocking murders in Merseyside, that of Liam Kelly, 16 in 2004 and Lucy Hargreaves, 22, 2005.
Also being sought by the NCA is Richard Wakeling who was found guilty in his absence of a plot to smuggle £8million of liquid amphetamine into the UK.
And Jonathon Kelly who was jailed for a series of offences including leaving someone paralysed after attacking them with a machete has been on the run for years after he broke bail conditions after being released on licence from jail.
Members of the public are urged not to go near these people and, if they should spot a fugitive, the information is to call your local police, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
17. Allan Foster
Foster is alleged to have murdered David ‘Noddy’ Rice at the Marsden Bay Car Park, South Shields on 24 May, 2006. Mr Rice was shot at close range multiple times as he sat in his vehicle in the car park, and two men were seen fleeing the scene. A manhunt to find his killer was launched. Foster, who would be in his mid 40s, emerged as a suspect. He is also wanted for two offences of conspiring to supply controlled drugs and also for the theft of a diamond ring. He has links to the Canary Islands and Majorca. He is known to use the alias Shaun Michael Wilkinson. Photo: NCA
18. Ozgur Demir
Demir, who is Turkish, is wanted in connection with conspiracy to supply 17.83 kg of diamorphine. Three others have already been convicted in connection with this offence. Photo: NCA
19. Ersin Mustafa
Between 2006 to 2008, Mustafa is believed to have been involved in insider dealing with seven other individuals. While employed at the London branch of investment bank JP Morgan Cazenove, he allegedly obtained information about future acquisitions and mergers, which were provided to others who then traded using this information. Over a two-year period, the group made approximately £2.5 million in criminal profits. In July 2008 Mustafa was arrested by the City of London Police and then released on bail. It is believed he fled the UK around December 2009. Photo: NCA
20. Fatah Benlaredj
Fatah Benlaredj, who also uses the nickname Samir, is wanted for the rape of a 7-year-old girl dating back to 2007. It is thought he could be in Spain. Photo: NCA