# Magistrate Caught in Drug Ring

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-06-27T10:53:48+00:00
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## Resource

A magistrate turned drug kingpin: Purshotam Dhillon, a self-proclaimed addict and judge, used his position to help a West London gang move $174,000 worth of drugs, even letting them use his home to package them. At the center of this operation was Hardeep Thind, aka Harry Singh, already serving 17 years for armed drug dealing, who ran the entire network from an open prison and expanded it after release. Thind coordinated everything via burner phone, while associates like Bikramjit Brar handled distribution and Leandrea Lynch acted as a runner. Police raids uncovered tons of drugs, cash, phones, and transaction logs — with Thind nicknamed “the plug” on calls. All were busted: Thind got 12.5 years, Dhillon seven, Brar 3 years and 4 months, Lynch two and a half suspended. A chilling reminder: no one’s above the law when it comes to drugs. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/afd291f092817478

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