An organised crime group involved in the import, export, and production of synthetic cannabinoids, commonly known as Spice, has been sentenced to significant prison terms today at Bristol Crown Court. The convictions follow a meticulous investigation led by the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU).
The central figure of the criminal operation, Quyen To, aged 42 from William Morris Way in Swindon, orchestrated the group’s illicit activities. To has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to the charges.
The investigation commenced in the summer of 2020 when UK Border Force intercepted a shipment of 4kg of Spice crystals intended for properties linked to To.
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