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Brothers Sentenced to 12 Years for £1M Drug Empire

4/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

Aaron Miller and Kieran Miller, brothers, were sentenced to 12 years for running a £1 million drug empire in Fife and Central Scotland.
They were found guilty of serious organized crime distributing cocaine and heroin via the EncroChat network.
Prosecutors disclosed more than 26,000 messages detailing their operations.
Although no drugs were recovered, the court said the potential value exceeded £1 million and imposed a serious crime prevention order.

History

Historical Context

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 established a structured framework for drug control in the UK, categorizing substances into classes A, B, and C. This legislation followed international treaties aimed at combating drug trafficking. The recent sentencing of Aaron and Kieran Miller for operating a £1 million drug empire underscores the ongoing challenges in addressing organized crime and the effectiveness of current drug policies.

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Story summary

Aaron Miller and Kieran Miller, brothers, were sentenced to 12 years for running a £1 million drug empire in Fife and Central Scotland.
They were found guilty of serious organized crime distributing cocaine and heroin via the EncroChat network.
Prosecutors disclosed more than 26,000 messages detailing their operations.
Although no drugs were recovered, the court said the potential value exceeded £1 million and imposed a serious crime prevention order.

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