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Surrey Police have defended their decision to extradite TikTok influencer Harrison Sullivan, known online as HSTikkyTokky, from Spain to the UK via a private jet, despite the significant expense involved. The 24-year-old was brought back after evading police custody for nearly a year following a car accident in Virginia Water, Surrey, in March 2024. Authorities claim that using a private jet, which cost nearly £16,000, was the only practical option to ensure his safe return.
During a hearing at Staines Magistrates’ Court, a judge described the use of the private jet as “not necessary or proportionate.” Sullivan himself expressed that he was willing to travel on a commercial flight, stating he “would have happily gone on a normal plane.” Surrey Police, however, maintained that this decision came after a thorough risk assessment conducted by the National Crime Agency’s (NCA) National Extradition Unit, which deemed other options unsuitable. The specifics of this risk assessment were not disclosed during the court session.
Surrey Police emphasized the importance of Sullivan’s extradition, citing public safety concerns related to the influencer’s dangerous driving. They noted that in the incident, Sullivan was driving a McLaren at 70 mph in a 40 mph zone. Following his guilty plea for dangerous driving and driving without insurance, Sullivan received a one-year suspended custodial sentence in November at Staines Magistrates’ Court. Additionally, he was disqualified from driving for two years, required to wear an electronic tag for three months, and must complete 300 hours of unpaid work alongside 30 days of rehabilitation.
The total cost for Sullivan’s extradition and related legal proceedings was initially reported at £28,350.27, covering expenses for both Surrey Police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). However, Judge Cooper reduced the financial burden to £17,320.27, ordering Sullivan to cover specific charges of £8,050.27 and £9,270 for the police and CPS respectively. Prosecutor Kane Alexander raised concerns that Sullivan might be recognized by the public on a commercial flight, but the judge expressed skepticism, noting Sullivan’s regular travel without apparent issues. Sullivan himself commented on the situation via a livestream, saying, “I did not throw up a fuss. They chose to put me on the jet – now they’re charging me.
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