Gangster who led gun and cocaine trafficking ring tells court "it's not a big deal" as Rolex is seized
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA gangster who led a £300,000-a-month cocaine and firearms trafficking ring told a court "it's not a big deal" as his Rolex watch was seized.
Leon Cullen, who ran the trafficking ring with twin brother before fleeing to Dubai, spent two years at large as Warrington's most wanted man before finally being detained by police in the United Arab Emirates in January 2020.
A string of shootings and grenade attacks were linked to the 36-year-old after his absconsion. He was jailed for 22-and-a-half years in May 2021 but appeared before Liverpool Crown Court on Monday (July 17) for a hearing under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Join our FREE Manchester Crime and Court WhatsApp group by clicking here Frances Willmott, prosecuting, said Cullen had previously been told to repay a total of £22,820 - comprising of cash and a Rolex watch found in his possession upon his arrest - of his ill-gotten gains in August last year, reports the ECHO.
The gang boss was found to have benefitted to the tune of £350,000 through his involvement in the criminal underworld. However, the matter had to be put back before a judge on Monday as the aforementioned watch sold for £3,000 more than had been expected at auction.
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