Former fugitive used nursing home in major drug operation between Liverpool and Scotland
A former fugitive who used a nursing home as a factory for a major drugs operation admitted trafficking in amphetamines today.
READ MORE: Glasgow attempted murder probe after man found with 'life-threatening' injuries in east end Quinn, formerly of Craven Lea, Liverpool, admitted being concerned in the supply of amphetamine between August 21 in 2013 and April 24 in 2014, when he appeared in court today.The court heard that Quinn became a target for a police surveillance operation, dubbed Operation Kapuas, in 2013 aimed against members of a crime gang involved in drug supply in Scotland.
The van was later stopped northbound on the M74 and taken to Motherwell police station where it was found to be transporting 100 kilos of amphetamine worth pounds 2.4 million on the streets. "A number of items were recovered which indicated that the premises were being used for the production and preparation of amphetamine from amphetamine oil."
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