The National Crime Agency (NCA) has launched a crackdown on Morton, targeting his assets over serious crimes including drug trafficking, money laundering, and tax evasion.
Drug Kingpin’s Property Empire Targeted
The NCA’s seizure order covers four rental homes, a plot of land, and the leftover proceeds from a house held in Morton’s bank account.
Ill-Gotten Gains Under the Microscope
The agency claims Morton used the cash from illegal drug deals to snap up property. They say he laundered the dirty money by buying, developing, and building on these sites.
“Morton was involved in supplying controlled drugs in the North East of England and laundered those proceeds through property,” the NCA stated.
The crackdown aims to hit criminal profits where it hurts—right in the pocket.
