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James White, 46, from North Lanarkshire, Scotland, led a 'sophisticated' drugs and guns gang that saw him rake in an estimated £126million before becoming one of the UK's most wanted men

Crown lawyers are trying to regain what is thought to be the largest sum sought in a proceeds of crime action in Scotland.

A GANGSTER who was once said to be “rich enough to buy out Rolex” made more than £126 million from his life of crime, prosecutors claim.

James White was a member of a Scottish organised crime group known for its dealings in drugs, guns, serious violence and dirty money.

Prosecutors making a proceeds of crime claim have identified assets worth just £118,649 to confiscate.

A SUPERGANG boss nicknamed The Don who fled to Brazil has been hit with a so-called Super Asbo.

A gangster known as “The Captain” in Scotland’s largest drugs, guns and dirty cash cartel has been jailed for nine years.Paul Fleming admitted running a cocain

Paul Fleming is sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in importing firearms and drugs into the UK.

A gangster known as “The Captain” in Scotland’s largest drugs, guns and dirty cash cartel has been jailed for nine years.Paul Fleming admitted running a cocain

A fugitive who was extradited from Brazil has been jailed for nine years and ten months after pleading guilty to offences linked to serious organised crime James White, 46, was sentenced at the High Court in Stirling after admitting a charge of directing serious organised crime.