The National Crime Agency also intends to quiz him over 28 million Etizolam 'street valium' tablets which were seized at a pill factory in England earlier that year in June 2020. Get all the latest Glasgow news and headlines sent straight to your inbox twice a day by signing up to our free newsletter. McDowall, who is classed as a "Level 1 protected person" by the SCDEA, believes he knows the identity of the man behind the s6million bust which sealed his fate.

McDowall, originally from Northern Ireland, had two meetings in Ayrshire with Stevenson. and his right-hand man Frank Gallagher and agreed to carry drugs during runs to and from flower markets in Holland. Agreeing with another man, who is now a prisoner in Barlinnie, to do something he knew or suspected would further the commission of serious organised crime - at a property and van in East Kilbride between March and April 2020. This was allegedly carried out by using encrypted communication devices and concealed hides in vehicles. He also allegedly arranged for the collection, adulteration and onward supply of cocaine.Stevenson's underworld reign ended last year when he was jailed for 13 years for laundering a million pounds of his dirty fortune. It was then I decided that I would only survive if I got protection when I got out, so I co-operated with the police.

The claims about the gangster trying to spare his wife's embarrassment came at the latest council hearing into the licences. Last year, Glasgow City Council suspended CS Cars' licence to operate, claiming Stevenson's wife Caroline, who was in charge, was "not a fit person" to run the firm. Crime: Supply of MDMA, methylphenidate (a pharmaceutical drug) and diazepam. Mayle fled after being charged. He allegedly ran a drug line in South London and Surrey called the Flavour Quest. He worked with a dark web drug dealer buying and selling drugs between each other for onward sales through their respective drug networks. They sold LSD and various pharmaceutical medication. Many of these fugitives will be trying to blend in to the large British communities who have made their homes in Spain, and if you are resident, you may know one of them from your town or village," he said.

Anyone with information about one of the Most Wanted is urged to call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, and callers in Spain should call the freephone Spanish number 900 926 111, which will be answered by CrimeStoppers in the UK (using translation if required). Description: Around 5ft 10in tall, suffers from asthma. Blue eyes, left handed, medium build greying hair. Now the NCA works closely with their counterparts in Spain and last year 25 wanted British fugitives were returned from Spain. Yet the large expat community in Spain, coupled with a sizeable UK criminal fraternity that has developed since the 1980s, means it is still the number one destination for those evading British law. The National Crime Agency also want to quiz him over 28 million Etizolam “street valium” tablets which were seized at a pill factory in England earlier that year in June 2020. Read More Related Articles It was June 2000 and he agreed to the rendezvous in a bid to end his war with the McGovern crime clan.

The NCA’s International Crime Bureau and International Liaison Officers work on behalf of UK policing to exchange information and intelligence with partners abroad leading to the tracing and arrests of criminals globally. Spain is still a great place to disappear, it’s big enough that you won’t stand out, and is full of tourists and expats,” said Walsh. “There are many like-minded criminals to work with, from all over the world, because it’s the European centre for the cocaine trade.” He said to earn a living “most end up continuing criminal activity, which is why a lot of them eventually get caught”. Stevenson, suspect in the murder of former friend turned gang rival Tony McGovern nine years ago, was always armed and smuggled most drugs arriving in Scotland. Directing and instructing others to be concerned in the production and supply of etizolam and alprazolam. At the time, Stevenson was said to have masterminded a cocaine and heroin empire and his crew were said to pose the highest threat of any crime gang in Scotland.McDowall admits he may be never be safe from reprisals, adding: "I messed up. I'm paying the price and I will be doing so for the rest of my days. Monaghan, however, is reluctant to go into exact details about the night when he, Stevenson and a third man, who is now in prison, reputedly went for a drive in the country. I've got a wee dog and we sit together and have Christmas dinner. I can get sentimental, especially at Hogmanay, but can still make phone calls." Many of these fugitives will be trying to blend in to the large British communities who have made their homes in Spain, and if you are resident, you may know one of them from your town or village. McDowall: "For him and J. He said J asked me to ask you would you be interested in bringing some guns in?

The unprecedented four-year surveillance offensive - Operation Folklore - launched by elite detectives to bring down Scotland's most serious criminal. Gallagher never once said to me that he held me responsible. They never said I was suspected - it was deduced. But they were completely wrong.

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One police source said: "During the years Stevenson operated Scotland's largest drugs syndicate, Gallagher was at his side. THE right-hand man of Scotland's most powerful crime boss Jamie "The Iceman" Stevenson can be unmasked today. And smuggler Robert McDowall, who was arrested with Gallagher, said: "J (Stevenson) is the man with the overall power but Frank's his lieutenant - his right-hand man. He said they were like brothers." JAMIE STEVENSON had been a lieutenant in the crime clan led by best friend Tony McGovern. But, by June 2000, Tony has sided with his brothers against him. Their murderous plot to end the feud fails and, weeks later, Stevenson meets fire with fire.