Fugitive UK Drug Boss Sentenced After Thailand Hideout

Fugitive UK Drug Boss Sentenced After Thailand Hideout

A British gang leader who escaped UK justice and tried to forge a new life in Thailand has been ordered to serve 14 years in prison after admitting his role in a vast cocaine and ketamine supply network. The man, who had been on the run and even took part in kickboxing events under a false name while living in Phuket, was located and arrested by Thai authorities before being extradited back to Britain earlier this year. Investigators said his criminal enterprise had supplied huge quantities of drugs across the southeast of England, involving numerous associates and substantial cash and drug seizures. Police worked for years to dismantle the organisation, arresting dozens of linked suspects and seizing cash, weapons and nearly 50kg of cocaine. After facing court on multiple charges related to drug distribution and criminal property offences, he received his lengthy sentence.