Ring-leader jailed in ambulance drug smuggling operation

A man from Nottinghamshire has been jailed for his role in organising the smuggling of £1.6 billion of drugs into the country.

James Gibson, 56, from Ollerton was jailed for 20 years his part in the operation using fake ambulances from Holland.

He was one of six defendants jailed today who were connected with the operation, for a total of more than 94 years.

The scheme was busted after the ambulance were intercepted in the West Midlands.

Three men who were responsible for stocking and driving the ambulances were jailed last year for their roles in the case.

Other than Mr Gibson, six other men were sentenced today for their involvement, including:

Darren Owen, 48, from Rushden in Northamptonshire who was jailed for 15 years.

Petrit Kastrati, 42, from London who was jailed for 17 years and 8 months.

Jonathan Floyd, 47, from Manchester was jailed for 15 years.

Raymond DeSilva, 60, from Slough was jailed for 16 years for his part.

Richard Clarke, 36, from Acton, Suffolk was jailed for 11 years.