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Two drug dealers involved in a sophisticated operation were recently sentenced to lengthy prison terms after being caught by law enforcement in France. David Cairns, 47, and Gary Mitchell, 48, were found to have orchestrated the purchase of 23kg of cocaine over a three-month period, storing both the drugs and the money in an old quarry equipped with security cameras near Haswell, County Durham. Despite their denial of being involved in the supply of Class A drugs, both men were convicted by a jury. Cairns received a 22-year sentence, while Mitchell was sentenced to 18 years.
Described as playing key roles in a highly organized and professional criminal enterprise during the first coronavirus lockdown, Cairns and Mitchell were praised by Judge Edward Bindloss for their “slick and professional” operation. The judge highlighted intercepted messages that showed the men had strong connections with suppliers and customers and were part of a trusted network. The snapshot of their activities between April and June 2020 revealed multiple drug deals and price negotiations totaling 23kg of cocaine.
Judge Bindloss detailed the operation’s underground activities, revealing that Cairns, using the EncroChat username “Tractor Driver” and Mitchell, known as “Military Farmer,” operated as wholesalers. The gang utilized Tuthill Quarry to bury drugs, money, and other equipment, with surveillance cameras set up to monitor the area. Cairns was found to have captured an image of around £180,000 in cash at his residence, with the cocaine estimated to be of 90% purity. The court heard that the operation was expected to generate significant profits, operating on a commercial scale. Cairns had previously served an eight-year sentence in 2004 for drug dealing and another 10 years in 2010 for supplying cocaine, which also involved the use of the old quarry
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