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James Hitchmough, 35, sentenced to 13 years for leading a major Merseyside drug ring and money laundering, after being caught via fingerprints on a crisp packet linked to EncroChat.
James Hitchmough, 35, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for leading a large-scale drug operation across Merseyside, involving heroin, cocaine, and cannabis, and laundering £2.48 million.
His identity was confirmed when fingerprints were found on a Walkers Sensations crisp packet, linking him to the EncroChat encrypted network where he used aliases "Brutal Whale" and "Roll Play."
Authorities traced his criminal activities, including smuggling via modified vehicles and overseas property purchases, after he voluntarily returned from the UAE.
He admitted guilt and expressed remorse, acknowledging harm to his family.
Judge Garrett Byrne emphasized the operation's daily, sophisticated, and commercial nature.
James Hitchmough, de 35 años, sentenciado a 13 años por liderar una importante red de drogas de Merseyside y lavado de dinero, después de haber sido capturado a través de huellas dactilares en un paquete de crisp vinculado a EncroChat.