Paul Cahoon, a former MMA fighter, admits to his role in a drug trafficking operation worth £83,000, leading to his conviction.
St Helens: So, Paul “Boom Boom” Cahoon, the former cage fighter, has come clean about his involvement in a serious drug trafficking operation. He was a big player in this gang that was moving drugs between Merseyside and South Wales back in 2015.
After a bunch of drug seizures worth around £83,000, he took off to Dubai and stayed there for nearly ten years. But last summer, he was brought back to the UK. During his trial, he admitted to conspiracy charges for supplying cocaine and amphetamines.
The judge had to tell the jury to find him guilty after he confessed. Now, he’s waiting for his sentencing, which is happening tomorrow. It’s a wild turn of events for someone who was once known for his fighting skills.
In court, they mentioned how Cahoon had a bit of a reputation from his MMA days. He was linked to several drug hauls through phone calls and meetings with his co-conspirators. One incident involved a van that got pulled over, and they found a stash of cocaine hidden away.
There were also other drug busts, including a huge haul of amphetamines. It seems like he was pretty involved, using multiple phone numbers to keep things under wraps. The prosecution argued that he was a key player in the whole operation, while Cahoon claimed he was just in touch with friends.
But the timing of his phone calls raised eyebrows. It’s hard to believe it was all innocent chatter when it lined up so perfectly with the drug deals. It’s a messy situation, and now he’s facing the consequences of his actions.
