Nigel Gordon Powell, 54, formerly of Ross-on-Wye, was convicted of the same offences following a trial and was jailed for 17 years and four months. He was ordered to pay £3,820 at a hearing in October 2015.
In addition Nikki Whybrow, formerly of Aylsham Lane in Romford, Essex, was jailed for four years and six months for possession with intent to supply cannabis. The 39-year-old was ordered to pay £157,075.01 under the Proceeds Of Crime Act when he appeared at Birmingham Crown Court last January.
Inspector Andy Bailey of West Mercia Police said: “This investigation, known as Operation Goal, uncovered a significant organised crime group who were responsible for importing and distributing significant amounts of controlled drugs 
“The success of the investigation relied upon close cooperation with law enforcement agencies around the United Kingdom and Europe.
“We would like to thank all the UK forces and agencies involved in supporting our inquiries - the Warwickshire, Bedfordshire, Gloucestershire, Staffordshire, Gwent, Greater Manchester and West Midlands forces, the West Midlands Regional Asset Recovery Team and National Crime Agency - as well as the Dutch and German authorities.
“The dedication and combined efforts of these police forces and agencies resulted in the disruption of this organised crime group and also saw a huge quantity of illegal drugs taken off the streets.
“The sentences that these men have received, followed by the recent significant confiscation orders should send out a clear message to all criminals, or those thinking of getting involved in criminal activity, that crime does not pay.”
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