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Dark Web Drug Ring: Prison Terms Handed
James Buckett, 35, was sentenced to nine years in prison for his involvement in the sophisticated narcotics enterprise. He operated a Dark Web store offering cocaine, LSD, cannabis, and pharmaceuticals worldwide.
Joseph Strachan, 32, received a two-year suspended sentence for conspiracy charges despite refusing to plead.
Alfie Petherick, 28, and Craig Norton, 32, both acknowledged having plans to supply benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana, and MDMA. Norton was given a 30-month jail sentence, while Petherick was given a four-and-a-half-year term.
The investigation uncovered Buckett’s drug enterprise on the Dark Web, sourcing narcotics and sending them to his employees’ homes. The gang operated globally, including France, Canada, the United States, and Germany.
Detective Constable Phil Potter of Surrey Police’s Serious Organized Crime Unit stressed the importance of the convictions, demonstrating their commitment to breaking up drug cartels in Surrey.
A Triumph in International Cooperation
The investigation highlighted the necessity for international collaboration to combat drug trafficking and destroy criminal organizations by revealing the substantial worldwide effect of Buckett’s Dark Web operations. The effective conclusion of this case acts as a deterrence to other drug traffickers looking to take advantage of the anonymity offered by the Dark Web for illicit purposes. No matter where they are found or how intricate their plans are, drug traffickers will face the same level of retribution from law enforcement authorities throughout the world.