ATM gang jailed for total of 92 years

Seven men have been jailed for a total of 92 years imprisonment at Liverpool Crown Court today, Thursday 20 April, for a series of raids from cash machines throughout the UK – including in Kingswells, Carnoustie and Perth.

Andrew White, 28 years, of Exeter Street, St Helens, was sentenced to 19 years imprisonment with a further two years on license. White pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and was found guilty of conspiracy to cause explosions.

Anthony White, 26 years, of Kingswood, Huyton, was sentenced to 16 years imprisonment after being found guilty of conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to cause explosions.

Nanu Miah, 28 years, of Sparbrook, Birmingham, was sentenced to life imprisonment. He will be only eligible to apply for parole after a minimum of nine years. Miah pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and was found guilty of conspiracy to cause explosions.

Anthony Conroy, 29 years, of Wavertree Vale, Wavertree was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment. Conroy pleaded guilty to both offences.

Carl Cavanagh, 33 years, of Barford, Huyton, was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment. Cavanagh pleaded guilty to both offences.

Michael Galea, 41 years, of Gregson Road, Prescot, was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. Galea was found guilty of both offences.

Gary Carey, 40 years, of Burford Road Liverpool, was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment to commence at the completion of his current sentence. Carey was found guilty of conspiracy to cause an explosion.

The judge also issued Serious Crime Prevention Orders on all seven men, which is a specified order to protect the public by preventing, restricting or disrupting involvement by the individual in serious crime in England and Wales, or Northern Ireland.

The order is specific to the individual, commences upon their release and will last for a period of five years. The order may include travel, financial, business, communication and association restrictions.

Police Scotland Detective Superintendent Alex Dowall said: "Today's sentences emphasises the seriousness of crimes of this type and recognises the impact serious and organised crime has on our communities.

"The communities that were targeted by this group are safe places to live and not exposed to crimes of such a serious, dangerous and crude nature. The impact they had on the people who live within them cannot be underestimated and I would like to take this opportunity to thank members of the public and the communities of the North East for their assistance, support and patience throughout. "