Drug boss 'driven by greed' jailed with fellow gang members

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Avon and Somerset Police said around 10kg (22lbs) of cocaine and 4kg (8.8lbs) of heroin, with a street value of more than £1m was seized by its officers during the investigation. Approximately £80,000 in cash was taken from those working for the group, and more than £30,000 in cryptocurrency was confiscated from Hatherall. Hatherall was released in January 2022, having served half of a nine-year sentence for conspiracy to supply cannabis. Within days of his release, he was in contact with his network of associates, the force said. He was arrested in November 2022 and recalled to prison. Analysis of Hatherall's encrypted phone showed he played a leading role in the organised crime group (OCG) and funded his lifestyle from the proceeds of crime. DCI Adam Smith of the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit said: "Hatherall has shown a complete disregard for the harm caused by drugs and is driven by greed and a desire to live a life of luxury, which included buying high-value vehicles, designer clothing, cosmetic dentistry, expensive watches, and a jet ski."