The criminal operation, described as one of the largest ever detected in the UK, was exposed after an inattentive smuggler left a drug-filled van unattended while he drank all night.
Judge's remarks during the trial highlighted the scale of the crime, stating it was executed on an 'industrial and unprecedented scale' involving a significant organized criminal network.
Paul Green, identified as The Big Fella, was the mastermind behind the smuggling operation, coordinating the transport of various drugs by hiding them in legitimate cargo.
The gang's method included concealing drugs within large quantities of onions, garlic, or ginger to mask their smell, ultimately failing due to oversight and police surveillance.
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