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One of most powerful family outfits of recent times has been the Arifs, a large extended family from Stockwell, south London, who were involved in armed robberies and drug smuggling and owned a string of clubs, pubs and restaurants - almost certainly bought from the proceeds of their criminal activities. Britain does not have a "Mr Big", or single national organisation that controls the distribution of drugs, with gang members in every city and an interest in every major scam. Its only because God was on our side. The self-proclaimed retired criminal decided now was the time to set the record straight on a number of lies, rumours and misconceptions that have circulated about his family over the years. Daniel Tait was a trusted lieutenant, storing drugs and other items. Callum Wilson breaks Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer's longstanding record in Southampton win. 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Wilson scored twice against Southampton to extend his tally to 15 goals in the Premier League this season. Haq, of Newbold Street, Byker, also admitted two counts of making threats to kill and was jailed for 10 years. Thompson later admitted that he had used that weapon in a drive-by shooting of the car and was jailed for six years last April. How they make money: drug trafficking, prostitution, credit card fraud, protection, extortion, illegal gambling and immigration. Like it or not we are part of the history of Newcastle so if I had not done this in 20 or 30 years time there would be a false account of our lives written. By Showbiz Corner June 18, 2022 05:10 PM. Nixon and Daniel Tait, 22 of Rennington Place, Cowgate, Newcastle pleaded guilty to three offences of possessing prohibited firearms and two of possessing prohibited ammunition without a certificate in relation to the items in the bag at Glendennings home. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can John Henry was jailed for 15 years after a violent 350,000 robbery on the Pritchards security firm, in Gateshead, in 1989. Despite the ceasefire, both Republican and Loyalist terrorist groups are still fund raising in Northern Ireland through armed robberies, extortion, protection rackets, smuggling, illegal gaming, video piracy, and gun running. Growing-up on the tough streets of the citys West End the Sayers father, John Brian, raised his sons to believe the police andw prison were not to be feared and crime became a way of life for his young son. He was a marked man at the time and had already survived three alleged attempts on his life - he was shot on two occasions and once had petrol poured over him. The shooting sparked an investigation by detectives into the familys violent feud with known criminal Kenneth Thompson. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Power rating: expanding their interests in the UK. At this point he was a lean, mean, fighting machine, however he was insecure about his physique. Thats one of my only regrets. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. No evidence that they are run by bosses; usually a Yardie with a reputation for violence and murder obtains the services of British Afro-Caribbeans to help to run drug rackets. Mr Sayers, 50, from Newcastle, said he travelled with Duffy to the fight. Families make up the core of gangs, which have a strong regional identity. He was charged by police and in April last year he was jailed for six years. John Henry was jailed for 15 years after a violent 350,000 robbery on the Pritchard's security firm, in Gateshead, in 1989. Everything is based off true facts [THIS VIDEO WAS FROM A . All three were jailed for six years and nine months for the attack. In March this year, Thomas Tams and his two daughters Kerry and Charlotte were jailed after the relative of a rival was shot in the leg in Elswick, Newcastle. He was a criminals choice of people I suppose, you know, to be on their side. He said: For 20 odd years I have kept quiet. Graham, who provided security at many of the citys pubs and nightclubs, made the mistake of excluding drug dealers from the premises he oversaw. The vast majority - 227 - are in the South-east, mainly London, with roughly equal numbers in the North- east (47), and the North-west (45), and half as many in the South-west (22), and the Midlands (25). A growing number in the Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities, often set up in response to racist attacks. How they make money: mainly enterprise crime with little penetration of the financial world, and in drug trafficking, often through control of pubs and clubs. 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It is also, according to a recent investigation by a parliamentary committee, a "substantial" and growing problem that is involved in every illegal money-making scheme imaginable. 21:43, 19 Oct . Japanese Yakuza gangs and the Italian Mafia have also established themselves in Britain, primarily via money-laundering. In Scotland in the past six months rival drug factions fighting for their share of a business worth pounds 10m a year have carried out a number of killings and attacks in the Paisley area of Glasgow. West End Foodbank reports busiest month in 10-year history amid city's 'staggering' need for help, The West End Foodbank handed out more food parcels in March than in any other month since it launched in 2013, What's the best North East pub? Four separate Triad societies are now operating throughout the UK, with bases in every city with a large Chinese community. Something went wrong, please try again later. David Glover Newcastle gangster David Glover, 42, was jailed along with Paddy Conroy for the abduction and torture of Billy Collier and has been linked to numerous shootings in the North-East. Newcastle United season ticket-holder Keith Shepherd, who has Usher Syndrome, does not want to keep having to rely on friends and family. Duffy was the fighting man of Teesside and Viv Graham was the fighting man of Tyneside and I brought him through to fight him.. Kerry, Charlotte and Thomas Tams have been jailed for a total of more than 15 . There is growing evidence that a loose-knit national network is being established between some of the traditional family or working-class gangs. A Gannett Company. He was my friend. Tyneside gangster Stephen Sayers lifts the lid on the fight organised between Teesside hardman Duffy and his Newcastle rival Viv Graham They wanted to expand their already large drugs enterprise, but the anti-drugs Viv was in the way. This is modern gangland Britain. As the Sayers crimes increased in severity their reputation grew. Finney: With David Morrissey, Andy Serkis, Melanie Hill, Clive Russell. Always smiling and carefree, he took every fight with a pinch of salt, oblivious to the danger that was never far away. Get Conroy is about Paddy Conroy who is trying to blame the Sayers family for murders the have . He wanted one last fight, but soon died in the arms of his friend (who happened to own The Queens Head). A Chinese restaurant-owner in Glasgow struggles to open the door of his Mercedes, the lock of which has been deliberately jammed with matchsticks. Gun crime in our region is thankfully very rare but when it does happen this case shows those involved will be held accountable and put behind bars.. Where they are based: mainly in south London, particularly Brixton, also Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, and Leeds. In the early hours of August 7, 2019, they were informed a 19-year-old relative of Thompson had been admitted to hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg. But the scrap never happened as Graham didnt turn up. Gone are days of the working . The family was given free entry to clubs . This page was last edited on 12 December 2007, at 14:58. #41. . In one, Andrew McLaughlin, 31, opened his door to an unknown man who blasted him with a shotgun. In September Thomass ex-partner, Mary Egan ,48, who had always denied her role in the conspiracy, was found guilty and jailed. THREE members of a notorious crime family are behind bars after being convicted of plotting to shoot a teenage rival. Newcastle Chronicle) By. Thompson later admitted that he had used that weapon in a drive-by shooting of the car. Also counterfeiting, video piracy, money laundering. The charity Guide Dogs is helping with the search and also . The story of Tynesides most notorious gangland feud will be played out in an adapted TV drama. Who they are: often working-class groups of criminals who operate in a specific patch, frequently controlling the distribution of drugs. A former amateur boxing champion turned pub enforcer; Viv quickly earned a reputation on Tyneside as a hardman with a heart of gold. Something went wrong, please try again later. Editors' Code of Practice. And its all true. But with technology things have changed. Haq, of Newbold Street, Byker, also admitted two counts of making threats to kill and was jailed for ten years. West End Foodbank reports busiest month in 10-year history amid city's 'staggering' need for help, The West End Foodbank handed out more food parcels in March than in any other month since it launched in 2013, What's the best North East pub? They were sentenced on Friday alongside associates Barry Lynn and Leon Haq who were each jailed for ten years for the violent attack in Elswick. "This is particularly so in regard to financial frauds and money-laundering services.". Here we take a look at how the region's criminal . Those links made them a formidable force in the criminal underworld. In his DVD, Mr Sayers says: Lee was a friend. His big break came when he impressed a local underground boss by beating up one of the well known, big time gangsters and was then moved to work in the city centre. Triads use intimidation, and the inbred fear of their organisation to prevent members of the Chinese community from informing against them. Its been very hard for my kids. 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In an exclusive interview the former career criminal has told the Chronicle why he must now stay out of prison, and lifted the lid on what life is really like at the centre of one of Newcastles most notorious families. I was told they had to take it off the shelves in the book shops because people kept nicking it.. Tucker's eldest son, Steven (or Finney, as everyone calls him) couldn't care less. Im not denying there was a criminal history in the family. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Inquiry into the murder revealed the depth to which the Triad societies had infiltrated the Chinese community in Glasgow and the power they wield through extortion, drugs and gambling." But not all the family are criminals. And after being inside his criminal career continued. Who they are: Chinese gangsters, originally from Hong Kong and South- East Asia. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Newcastle's Tait family thought they were "untouchable", say the detectives that brought them to justice. 30,859,600 articles and books. Newcastle Crown Court was told how the men were part of a gang of . A round-up of the latest Newcastle United headlines. "We want to be able to spot trends quickly," says Peter Richie, head of the Organised Crime Unit at NCIS's Strategic and Specialist Intelligence Branch. His size and boxing skills made him an excellent insurance policy against the thugs and drug dealers who at the time polluted the pubs and clubs scene. It was a system where users, equipped with expensive handsets, could communicate with others using nicknames and encrypted messages. Please report any comments that break our rules. The incident was the result of a bitter feud between Kenneth Thompson and Leon Haq, which had seen the latter request the help of the Tams and associate Barry Lynn. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Robbery, torture and cold blooded killings - the North East has a chilling history of gangland violence. As the Home Affairs Select Committee concluded: "Organised crime raises images of the Mafia or the Krays but to confine concern to such relatively tightly organised groups would be to miss most of today's criminal activity which, if more loosely organised, is nevertheless actually more threatening.". Printer Friendly. The gang organised for Kerry Tams to drive Lynn and Haq to Bentinck Street to carry out a shooting. Bekir Arif was later jailed for five years after being convicted of disposing of guns. Wilson scored twice against Southampton to extend his tally to 15 goals in the Premier League this season. Now producers have stepped in to line-up the novel up for an adapted TV drama. Like Miami mobsters, Terry, Patrick and Tommy Adams lived large, broke bones - or worse - and paid off dirty cops and men in suits for "koshering up" their criminal proceeds. John Brennan, detective sergeant of the South-East Regional Crime Squad and one of the country's leading experts on Yardies, says that the Jamaican gangs now control most of the supply of crack cocaine in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Leeds and Bristol. The door men, who are part of criminal organisations, allow only their own dealers into the premises or are paid a percentage from freelance traffickers. JB. Police believe this is responsible for more than half of all the illegal activities of these groups. However, they do not have the ambition or power to expand much beyond a single city, though there is some evidence of a loose network. The court heard how the gang terrorised their victim whose family had to be put under 24-hour protection by police. In the North-west and North-east of England, the distribution of drugs is often controlled through bouncers who operate in pubs and clubs. Among the tales documented in the novel, Fog on the Tyne, is the execution of Tyneside doorman Viv Graham, who was gunned down on New Years Eve in 1993.
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