Leon Atkinson, a jailed drug dealer, says he’s in debt after a stash house raid left him with stolen drugs and financial troubles
Atkinson, who’s been in jail since 2022, was a big player in the drug scene, moving tons of cocaine into the UK. He even used some quirky names on encrypted messaging apps. Last week, he tried to convince the judge that he wasn’t making any money from his drug dealing. He claimed he was just a middleman and had to sell his house to pay off a previous debt.
The whole mess started when a gang pulled off a bold robbery at a stash house, and Atkinson ended up with a chunk of the stolen drugs. The robbery was a big deal, shaking up the local crime scene. The gang behind it was known for their ruthless tactics, and it led to a lot of chaos.
After the robbery, the gang tried to track down the thieves, but they were being watched by the police. The authorities had hacked into their encrypted chats, which made things even messier for everyone involved. Atkinson’s claims of being broke didn’t sit well with the judge, who pointed out that he likely made a lot more money than he was admitting.
In the end, the judge ruled that Atkinson had hidden assets and ordered him to pay up or face more time in prison. It’s wild how these drug deals can spiral out of control, leaving everyone involved in a world of trouble. And to top it off, Atkinson had letters from a notorious cop killer in his possession when he was arrested. Talk about a tangled web!
