After six years of investigating a series of seemingly disconnected crimes—including a Ming vase theft and a shooting at a comedian’s house—police identified an international organized crime ring. The turning point in the case was the discovery of an iPad buried in the River Thames, which contained crucial SIM card data linking a group to multiple violent crimes, including a shootout injuring a man in affluent Woodford. Three men were ultimately convicted in connection to these crimes, highlighting the complexity of organized crime operations and law enforcement's persistence.
Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Webb reflects on the case, pondering whether the criminals' mistakes resulted from 'calamitous blunders' or a 'blase' confidence that they'd elude capture.
The discovery of an iPad, submerged for over five years in the River Thames, became a critical piece of evidence linking the Ahearne brothers and Daniel Kelly to various criminal activities.
The shocking incident at comedian Russell Kane's rented luxury property, where a violent shooting injured Paul Allen, served as a pivotal moment leading to the investigation of organized crime.
Forensic techniques were able to clean the mud-caked iPad found on the foreshore of the Thames, revealing call data that led to the conviction of three individuals.
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