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Adams Family's 45-Year Reign in Hatton Garden Ends

2/4/2026

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Adams Family Decline

The Adams Family, a British crime syndicate, has held Hatton Garden for nearly 45 years.
Their legacy includes extortion, drug trafficking, and gangland killings.
As the brothers age, their name still instills fear among local traders.
A retired bouncer notes their power has waned, with foreign gangs now behind many jewelry heists in London.
The 2015 Hatton Garden heist remains a major part of their history.

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Detective Admits Misconduct

Daniel Portley-Hanks, a US private detective, testified he conducted unlawful information gathering for Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL).
He worked for the publishers from the early 1990s until 2013, receiving around $1 million.
Portley-Hanks admitted to illicit activities, including obtaining personal data on Prince Harry and Elton John.
ANL denies all allegations, saying its articles were obtained lawfully.
The trial continues amid disputes over evidence and witness reliability.

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Adams Family Decline

The Adams Family, a British crime syndicate, has held Hatton Garden for nearly 45 years.
Their legacy includes extortion, drug trafficking, and gangland killings.
As the brothers age, their name still instills fear among local traders.
A retired bouncer notes their power has waned, with foreign gangs now behind many jewelry heists in London.
The 2015 Hatton Garden heist remains a major part of their history.

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