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flag 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.

flag 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. flag 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." flag Authorities traced his criminal activities, including smuggling via modified vehicles and overseas property purchases, after he voluntarily returned from the UAE. flag He admitted guilt and expressed remorse, acknowledging harm to his family. flag Judge Garrett Byrne emphasized the operation's daily, sophisticated, and commercial nature.

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