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22/11/2013
Former Co-op Bank Chairman Arrested
Paul Flowers, the former chairman of the Co-op Bank has been arrested after being filmed allegedly buying drugs.
According to a report by the BBC, Flowers was arrested in Merseyside as part of a "drugs supply investigation".
The footage of Mr Flowers allegedly shows him buy £300 worth of cocaine and discussing the purchase of other illegal drugs.
Mr Flowers, a Methodist minister in Bradford, was suspended from both his church and the Labour, following the revelations.
The BBC report goes on to claim that Mr Flowers, 63, who left the Co-op Group in June, did so following concerns about his expenses.
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According to a report by the BBC, Flowers was arrested in Merseyside as part of a "drugs supply investigation".
The footage of Mr Flowers allegedly shows him buy £300 worth of cocaine and discussing the purchase of other illegal drugs.
Mr Flowers, a Methodist minister in Bradford, was suspended from both his church and the Labour, following the revelations.
The BBC report goes on to claim that Mr Flowers, 63, who left the Co-op Group in June, did so following concerns about his expenses.
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20 November 2013
Police Search Bradford Home Of Paul Flowers
Police in West Yorkshire have searched the Bradford home of former Co-op Bank chairman Paul Flowers. It is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that Flowers, a Methodist minister, bought illegal drugs. Mr Flowers is under investigation after he was filmed allegedly buying drugs. The 63-year-old has apologised for the incident.
Police Search Bradford Home Of Paul Flowers
Police in West Yorkshire have searched the Bradford home of former Co-op Bank chairman Paul Flowers. It is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that Flowers, a Methodist minister, bought illegal drugs. Mr Flowers is under investigation after he was filmed allegedly buying drugs. The 63-year-old has apologised for the incident.
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26 November 2013
Two Arrested In Connection With Paul Flowers Investigation
Officers investigating allegations made against former Co-op Bank chief Paul Flowers have arrested two men. Police say that the arrests came as part of a "drugs supply investigation" and are connected to allegations made against 63-year-old Mr Flowers.
Two Arrested In Connection With Paul Flowers Investigation
Officers investigating allegations made against former Co-op Bank chief Paul Flowers have arrested two men. Police say that the arrests came as part of a "drugs supply investigation" and are connected to allegations made against 63-year-old Mr Flowers.
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Brixton Drug Gang Get Long Sentences
A gang of criminals who ran a lucrative drug dealing network from a car tyre shop in Brixton were sentenced last week to a total of 81 years in prison. Nine men, who were previously convicted of conspiracy to supply class A drugs, appeared at Kingston Crown Court today to hear their sentences.
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