Wolverhampton Drug Gang Busted in £1.6 Million Cocaine Haul
Four men from Wolverhampton and Birmingham have been caught in a massive drug smuggling ring. Anthony Terry, 49, was found guilty of plotting to import cocaine, cannabis, and cash. His mate Michael Collis, 63, pleaded guilty to the same charges. Also convicted were Joshpal Singh Kothiria, 34, from Wolverhampton, and Mohammed Omar Khan, 39, from Birmingham, all involved in conspiracy to supply cocaine.
NCA Uncovers Major Drug Route from Netherlands to UK and Ireland
The National Crime Agency (NCA) cracked the gang’s operation, which had been running since 2020. Using the encrypted messaging app Encrochat, the crew smuggled drugs across the Irish Sea to avoid detection. The investigation revealed a slick network moving cocaine and cannabis from the Netherlands to the UK and Ireland.
£1.6 Million Cocaine Seized, Kingpin Terry Nabbed
In February 2021, NCA officers swooped on a van carrying £1.6 million worth of cocaine on its way to Northern Ireland. Terry was arrested the same day in Wolverhampton. NCA Branch Commander Mick Pope blasted the gang’s impact:
“These criminals were determined to smuggle drugs into the UK and onwards to the 123 groups impacting on local communities.”
Jail Sentences Handed Out to Drug Ring Members
- Anthony Terry – 18 years behind bars
- Michael Collis – 12 years
- Joshpal Singh Kothiria – 9 years and 3 months
- Mohammed Omar Khan – 7 years and 6 months
The crackdown sends a strong message to drug traffickers targeting UK streets.
