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Semi-Pro Footballers Jailed for Running £260m Cocaine Operation

Six players sentenced to over 100 years in total for orchestrating a sophisticated drug network across the UK.

  • The gang conspired to supply over 2.7 tonnes of high-grade cocaine between April and October 2022.
  • Key arrests were made following the discovery of 8kg of cocaine in a van driven by Luke Skeete.
  • Further investigations led to the seizure of 123kg of cocaine and 224kg of ketamine from storage units.
  • The operation was described by police as highly organized, using secure messaging platforms to evade detection.
  • Sentences for the six individuals ranged from 13 to 24 years, reflecting the gravity of their crimes.
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