Judge Williams said Lawson had “muscle” to carry out the kidnapping, and “gophers” on hand to collect the cash. In December 2020, Lawson struck again, kidnapping another victim, Ledio Ibrahimi on the pretence of smoking cannabis together. Fumumeya and Mutesa were the “muscle” who transported one of the victims from Cardiff to Hemel Hempstead. Judge Williams praised South Wales Police for their “painstaking work” in bringing the criminal gang to justice and noted the bravery of the victims in coming forward. “Others in the gang had varying roles – but each was aware of the terrifying ordeal the victims were being put through.

Source: The Times October 30, 2023 10:38 UTC