Overview
- Doran, 42, pleaded guilty at Newcastle Crown Court on December 12 and was remanded ahead of sentencing on February 27, 2026.
- He was arrested in southern Spain following an NCA appeal and was returned to the UK on October 1 by the National Extradition Unit.
- Investigators say he used EncroChat as “jurgensixnineteen” to organise shipments from the Netherlands concealed in modified gas bottles totalling 172kg.
- The conspiracy moved drug proceeds in about £250,000 batches via couriers and a token system, with vehicles using hidden compartments for cash and drugs.
- He worked with Kevin Taylor, known as “loyalmover” and jailed for 27 years in September, and arranged a further planned 42kg importation.