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Court Case Result - Criminal Sentence

Country
England & Wales
Hearing Date
23 December 2010
Court Location
Leeds Crown Court
Judge
Judge Kerry MacGill
Case Number
T20097160
Name
Data Anonymised
Gender
Male
Age
55
Co-Defendant/s
Yes

Offence/s

Sentencing Details

Total Sentence
8 Years
Sentenced Upon
Guilty Plea
Distinguishing Features / Details
He was the ringleader of a criminal gang, which included his son-in-law, who were caught by police with 3.2 tons of cannabis with an estimated street value of £15million as well as amphetamine worth £10,000 and over £170,000 in cash. The gang were thought to have smuggled the drugs and were the distribution hub for an international drugs ring. The Cannabis was found hidden inside flower boxes in a lock-up. Police discovered £100,000 in cash under the floorboards of his home.

The judge said: "The cannabis found was a huge amount. This was a professional operation on a grand scale."
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