Man who hid 14 million cigarettes in refrigerated lorries carrying fruit and vegetables is jailed – The Independent

Posted November 5th, 2012 in confiscation, customs and excise, news, sentencing, tax evasion, VAT by sally

“A freight distribution manager who hid more than 14 million cigarettes in refrigerated lorries carrying fruit and vegetables, to evade an estimated £2.5 million in duty and VAT, has been jailed, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).”

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The Independent, 2nd November 2012

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Toddler’s murderer jailed for minimum of 17 years – The Guardian

“A man was jailed for a minimum of 17 years on Friday after being found guilty of the murder of a two-year-old boy.”

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The Guardian, 2nd November 2012

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Stephen Farrow jailed for life for murders of vicar and retired teacher – The Guardian

Posted November 5th, 2012 in burglary, diminished responsibility, DNA, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who fatally stabbed a retired teacher and a vicar at their homes in attacks six weeks apart has been jailed for life and told he will never be released.”

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The Guardian, 2nd November 2012

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