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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Adam Everett & Paul Britton

'Billy Whizz' drugs gang with links to Iran, India and Dubai ordered to pay back their £1million fortune

Members of a 'Billy Whizz' drugs gang with links to Dubai, India and Iran who netted profits of more than £1million have been ordered to pay back their ill-gotten gains.

An organised crime group, led by Ricardo Hughes, moved hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of amphetamine branded with pictures of the Beano comic character. Investigations into the ring also brought down Andrew Lenehan, who a court heard boasted connections across the globe.

Gang members were previously jailed for a combined total of more than 40 years. They were hauled back before court last week for a hearing under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

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