🚨 A Father & Son Drug-Running Duo Arrested! 🚨
In a case straight out of a film, 80-year-old retired farmer Malcolm Hoyland and his 45-year-old son Richard have been jailed for their roles in a massive cocaine operation. The criminal mastermind behind it? A figure known only as ‘Mr Miyagi’! 🤯
The Hoylands became key players in this high-stakes operation, transporting 137kg of cocaine across the UK, valued at £8.3 million. From Sunderland to Plymouth, they made 17 known delivery trips, storing and moving drugs on the direction of ‘Mr Miyagi’.
This operation came crashing down when Malcolm was nabbed with bags full of drugs and cash. Despite his clean record and shock to friends, he was handed a seven-year sentence. His son Richard, battling Huntington’s disease, got 10 years for his ‘significant role’ in the operation.
The court revealed how Richard first got involved and gradually drew his father into the conspiracy. They hid and transported huge amounts of cocaine with police finding 83kg of the drug in their living room alone! 💰🚔
The judge, while noting the ‘very sorry state of affairs’ for sentencing family members, acknowledged the deliberate roles they played in this illicit trade. This dynamic duo proved it’s never too late for crime, but justice wasn’t far behind.
This bust is a major win against organised crime, highlighting how this cunning operation pumped dangerous drugs into communities. Both Richard and Malcolm now face hefty punishments as law enforcement continues to crack down on drug networks.
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