Kevin Taylor jailed for cocaine supply conspiracy at Newcastle Crown Court

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Kevin Taylor was jailed for 27 years at Newcastle Crown Court after being convicted of two counts of conspiracy to supply cocaine.

The proceedings were reported on 24 October 2025. The report said the conspiracy involved smuggling £68 million worth of cocaine into the UK in gas bottles.