Overview

• The gang imported £7 million worth of crystal meth, the largest haul ever seized by Nottinghamshire Police, using parcels disguised as weight-loss shakes, furniture, and clothing.
• Ringleader Davante James, a boxing coach, flaunted his wealth on social media with photos of luxury holidays, designer clothes, and cash, prior to his September 2023 arrest.
• The group exploited relationships and trust to trick residents into accepting drug-filled parcels, believing them to be legitimate deliveries.
• Sentences totaling nearly 50 years were handed down, with James receiving 17 years in prison; other members received sentences ranging from community orders to 11.5 years in jail.
• Authorities are now pursuing asset recovery under the Proceeds of Crime Act to seize profits gained through the smuggling operation.