17 Gang Members Jailed for Drug Plot in North Wales


Author: The Daily News Now! March 12, 2026 Duration: 1:51
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17 Gang Members Jailed for Drug Plot in North Wales

17 members of a drug trafficking gang sentenced to 128 years in prison after plotting to flood North Wales with class A and B drugs. Operation Lardy, a 6-month undercover probe, led to 20 arrests, seizing £150k worth of cocaine, £20k worth of cannabis, cash, weapons, and phones. £550k laundered through suspect accounts. Detective Sergeant Dave Evans praised the result, emphasizing the protection of residents and deterrence of future offenders.

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