Five men have been sentenced after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs following an investigation by the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit.
Xhetan Gjoci and Arlend Titini were identified as leading figures in the organised crime group and were each jailed for 14 years.
Three others – Vladimir Rina, Dejvin Rina and Korab Skepi – received sentences ranging from more than eight to nearly twelve years.
The group supplied around 27.5 kilograms of cocaine to locations across the UK, including Dorset, Hampshire and London.
Investigators uncovered drug preparation sites in rented properties in Bournemouth and storage locations in residential areas.
Police seized large quantities of cocaine, cash and equipment used to process and distribute the drugs.
Officers say the operation involved sophisticated methods, including hidden compartments in vehicles and detailed records of transactions.
The investigation involved multiple police forces and resulted in significant amounts of drugs and cash being taken off the streets.
Authorities say the sentences reflect the scale and seriousness of the criminal enterprise.
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