Hull crime family convicted in £800k drug and money laundering case
Daniel Cotson and his parents ran a mail-order drugs and laundering scheme now dismantled by police.
A Hull family-run crime network has been convicted after laundering more than £800,000 and posting illegal drugs across the UK.
Daniel Cotson, 43, of Marine Wharf, admitted multiple offences including drug supply, possession with intent to supply cocaine and money laundering. His parents, Paul and Stephanie Cotson, aged 71 and 70, were found guilty of conspiracy to convert criminal property following a jury trial.
The Cotsons’ operation involved mailing Class C drugs such as diazepam, zopiclone and temazepam, with payments funnelled through Daniel’s accounts before being transferred to his parents, who invested nearly half a million pounds while claiming benefits.
The investigation began in May 2021 when suspicious packages were reported at a Hull shop. Police later seized 32 postal bags, thousands of tablets, cocaine, and over £1,000 in cash.
Detectives say the case sends a “clear message that crime doesn’t pay – even when it’s kept in the family.”
The Cotsons are due to be sentenced at Hull Crown Court on November 14.