A footballer with grand ambitions and a flair for the dramatic has hit the headlines, but for all the wrong reasons! Armani Brown, who fancied himself with the moniker ‘Emporio Armani’, was found knee-deep in an elaborate cocaine operation, raking in a whopping £700k. Despite his sky-high earnings from this illegal venture, the court has ordered him to repay a mere £14,000!
The dramatic fall unfolded after a police raid in Newport revealed Brown’s connection to a significant cocaine haul, valued at over £400,000. The house, which was turned into a drug preparation haven, was packed with everything from gas canisters to a large money counting machine. Brown, alongside two associates, found themselves in the centre of a drug bust saga worthy of a crime thriller.
Not just a player on the field, Armani played a risky game with law enforcement too. His so-called ‘business’ was discovered through incriminating messages and photographs on his phone, including a tick list showing he was owed £47,000. The investigation also uncovered Royal’s trips to Essex, transporting a staggering 48kg of cocaine with a direct line to Brown for logistics.
From potential football stardom to a cell, Brown’s trajectory has taken a sharp turn. He, along with Ahmed Hassan and Philip Royal, have now confessed to their roles in the cocaine supply chain. While Armani deals with a 7-year-and-8-month sentence, his mates aren’t far behind in Newport’s correctional facility.
The court concluded that Brown’s illegal escapades netted him over £770k, but he could only cough up £14,000 in assets. Judge Simon Mills gave him three months to pay, or face an extra stint inside. A stark reminder folks, that crime really doesn’t pay! Keep your dreams alive, but let’s keep them legal! 🏟️⚽👮🚔