Nottinghamshire Crime Lord Gary Hardy Jailed for 23 Years for Leading 'Assassination Kit' Gang

One of Nottinghamshire’s most notorious crime lords, Gary Hardy, has been jailed for more than two decades for organising the making and selling of 'assassination kits' to criminals across the UK. These kits included handguns, silencers, magazines, and ammunition. Hardy paid a fellow conspirator to acquire blank firing handguns, which were converted into firearms. The weapons were then supplied to criminals, including a convicted murderer.

A police operation in August 2023 led to the recovery of weapons linked to Hardy and his associates. The gang was involved in a large-scale enterprise, manufacturing and selling firearms to criminals across the country. The operation was described as a well-established criminal enterprise with far-reaching consequences.

Hardy, along with his associates, was one of the most powerful leaders of organised crime in the region. He was previously jailed for conspiracy to supply drugs and money laundering. The gang's actions showed a complete disregard for human life, with the potential for devastating consequences.

Hardy, now 62, was found guilty of multiple charges related to firearms and conspiracy. He was sentenced to 23 years in prison. His co-conspirators also received lengthy prison terms for their involvement in the criminal enterprise.

According to the source: Nottinghamshire Live.