Crime boss Steven Lyons loses bid to block extradition to Spain (opens original article in a new tab)

Steven Lyons, a Scotland gangland figure, lost his legal challenge against extradition to Spain over drug trafficking and crime charges. A Dutch court ordered him to face trial, with authorities alleging he led a large international criminal network.

• Steven Lyons lost a court bid to block extradition from the Netherlands to Spain
• A Dutch court ruled Lyons must face drug trafficking, money laundering, and violent crime charges in Spain
• Spanish authorities allege Lyons led a transnational criminal network involving multiple countries