Beau Devlin and Matthew Byrne have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a sophisticated cocaine smuggling operation. The duo communicated through the encrypted platform EncroChat, where they discussed importing multiple tons of cocaine specifically disguised as banana shipments. The investigation revealed connections to various criminal associates, including firearms dealers and South American drug wholesalers. Their plans included elaborate strategies such as hiring lorry drivers with high pay and constructing special vehicles for transporting drugs. Their operation over the past eight years cost significant amounts, further illustrating the scale and complexity of their criminal enterprise.
Devlin and Byrne communicated via EncroChat under handles such as 'scalpcleaner' and 'slickvalley' while orchestrating elaborate drug smuggling plans.
The duo planned to import around five tons of cocaine disguised as banana shipments, showcasing their extensive criminal network during discussions.
Discussions of using modified vehicles known as 'plug cars' for drug transport highlighted the duo's meticulous planning and extensive involvement in organized crime.
Byrne's revelation of hiring lorry drivers for 50,000 each points to the scale of their operation and the financial implications involved in their drug trafficking scheme.
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