Conrad Byrd, 50, was sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison after being arrested on March 14 in Solihull, West Midlands, with over 25 kilos of cocaine worth approximately £3.8 million in his vehicle. He admitted to conspiring to supply Class A drugs for an organized crime group and was found with additional drugs and cash at his home in Sidcup following further searches.
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British teens recruited to world’s most feared mafia – the Black Axe gang
International law enforcement, led by Interpol, conducted Operation Jackal III, targeting the Black Axe criminal network, resulting in over 300 arrests across 21 countries and the recovery of £2.24 million in stolen assets. The gang, notorious for cyber-enabled financial fraud and recruitment tactics involving violence and coercion, preys on vulnerable individuals, particularly in the UK and Ireland. Want More Context? 🔎
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