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Manhunt for fugitive drug dealer who escaped prison by climbing

Manhunt for fugitive drug dealer who escaped prison by climbing

Authorities are currently searching for Oliver Mazirel, who escaped from HMP Ford, a prison near Arundel, on the evening of June 30.

Law enforcement officials are warning the public about the consequences of assisting Mazirel, who remains at large. They are making it clear that assisting a fugitive carries a serious offense that can lead to a prison sentence of up to ten years.

Mazirel is described as 5'7" with short light brown hair. He was captured on CCTV shortly before his escape from lawful custody.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of helping a fugitive after he escaped from prison. Oliver Mazirel is currently wanted for escaping from HMP Ford, near Arundel, on the evening of June 30. The 38-year-old was serving a sentence for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs when he climbed the prison fence. Detective Inspector Gary Jacobs said: "As part of our investigation we have arrested two men from Worthing, aged 35 and 38, on suspicion of assisting Mazirel after he escaped from prison. "We are looking for a third person who we also believe assisted him. "We intend to return Mazirel to prison and I want to make it very clear as to the consequences of assisting someone who remains at large. It is a serious offence that carries a prison sentence of up to ten years." Mazirel is described as 5’7”, with short light brown hair. CCTV shows him just before he escaped from lawful custody. DI Jacobs added: "I am urging the public to come forward with information, however small, that could help us in our search for Mazirel. "Mazirel has links to Worthing and Littlehampton. "Anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts is urged to dial 999 immediately, quoting Operation Patch." Reports can also be made to independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously online or by phoning 0800 555 111.

Police are urging the public to come forward with any information that could aid in the search for Mazirel. He is known to have links to Worthing and Littlehampton.

Anyone who sees Mazirel or has information about his whereabouts is urged to call 999 immediately and quote Operation Patch. Reports can also be made through Crimestoppers, an independent charity that allows anonymous online submissions or phone calls to 0800 555 111.

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