Two men have been jailed for more than 27 years for their part in a money laundering scheme linked to drug dealing
Hassan Shah aged 41 of Meadowcroft Lane, Rochdale and Craig Glendenning aged 38 of Briardene Way, Backworth, Newcastle were sentenced for their involvement in money laundering and drug supply at Manchester Crown Court today
The court heard how the men were involved in the transportation and concealment of £21,420 in cash from the proceeds of criminal activities.
Shah was observed driving from Manchester to Newcastle back in 2022 where he met with Glendenning. Officers witnessed a brief exchange between the two, after which Shah immediately returned to Manchester.
Shah’s vehicle was stopped and searched by officers, leading to the discovery of the concealed cash inside the car.
Investigators used telecommunications data and surveillance footage which demonstrated the coordinated efforts of Shah and Glendenning in their illicit activities.
During police interview, Glendenning denied being involved in money laundering, stating that he assisted a friend to sell a vehicle worth £18-£20,000 via Snapchat and he arranged for them to test drive the vehicle in Newcastle.
When it was explained to Glendenning that Shah had been under surveillance throughout the whole period in Newcastle, where no test drive of any vehicle was observed, Glendenning denied this and then gave no comment.
The investigation revealed that the cash was used by Glendenning to pay an outstanding drugs debt for wholesale amounts of cocaine and heroin to Shah, who supplied seven kilos of heroin and one kilo of cocaine to Glendenning
Both men denied the charges during police interviews but were found guilty by a jury.
