Indian-origin drug kingpin ‘Starkakek’ jailed for 18 years in Britain for £ 4 million cocaine and heroin trade

The 49 -year -old Indian -origin drug traffic has been imprisoned for 18 years after imports and distribution of more than 4 million pounds to the import and distribution of cocaine and heroin.
National crime agency (NCA) identified Hemal VaidFrom cheam, through encrypted messages on Encrochat, a safe communication forum used by criminals, which was compromised by the International Law Enforcement in 2020.
The NCA received thousands of messages sent by Vaid using Alias ​​”Starkcake”. These communications were analyzed as part of Operation Venitic, Britain’s response to the international encroacht infiltration, as reported by the news agency PTI.
The analysis showed that “Starkcake” coordinated the import of 96 kg of 3.6 million pounds from Brazil during a month in 2020. In addition, he arranged for weekly shipments up to 15 kg from the Netherlands. Messages also showed their participation in the distribution of 20 kg of heroin and one kilogram of cocaine within the UK.
Prominent investigator Luke Celden highlighted the role “Starkkek” in criminal operations, keeping in mind their relationship for foreign suppliers and domestic distributors. Messages highlighted his proficiency in money laundering, managing criminal income at a cost of millions.
Investigators highlighted the real identity of Starkakecake through a joint message analysis with mobile phone space data and financial records. The payment of “H. Vaid’s” account matched with Vaid’s banking record, while his presence at Dubai Cafe formed an alliance with Starkakek’s reported location.
Mobile phone data confirmed Vaid’s movements with Starkakecac’s communication pattern, including their presence near a river when Starkakeke mentioned a walk on the banks of a river. Vaid was caught at his residence in April 2024.
Facing enough evidence, Vaid accepted 12 allegations related to drugs and crime income, as well as conspired to blackmail to threaten a debtor.
Celdon revealed that despite Vaid’s efforts in anxiety through encrypted communication and delegation, the discovery sturked. The success of NCA in removing such an important criminal operator disrupts dangerous Drug supply network And reduces benefits from harmful activities.