Hamburg Drug Gang Member Sentenced to Nearly Ten Years for Torture, Boss Directed Remotely
Hamburg, February 25 – A 25-year-old member of a Hamburg drug gang has been sentenced to a total of almost ten years in prison. The verdict was handed down by the Hamburg Regional Court, finding the man guilty of torturing a suspected disloyal gang member. The alleged drug lord, Mansour Ismail, who has been sought worldwide by police for years, reportedly directed the torture via video call from his hideout.
Ismail is believed to be still controlling drug trafficking in Hamburg while on the run. The court heard that Ismail was present live via video call on a mobile phone, giving precise instructions to the defendant and an accomplice on how to proceed. The incident stemmed from the disappearance of over 50 kilograms of marijuana from the gang’s possession. Unbeknownst to Ismail, the police had seized the drugs, leading him to believe a gang member had stolen them.
Severe Maltreatment of a Defector
Ismail ordered the man to be brought to an apartment in Lurup, where he personally interrogated him via video call. He then instructed the defendant to make the man talk in an adjacent room. The 25-year-old defendant severely mistreated the victim, a fact he admitted during the trial at the Hamburg Regional Court, though he refrained from naming Mansour Ismail.
Despite the defendant’s silence regarding Ismail’s name, the public prosecutor expressed certainty that Ismail was the mastermind behind the attack. The defendant stated in court that such punitive actions were part of the gang’s rules. The presiding judge, however, declared that such acts should not be tolerated.
Defendant Already Serving Time for Drug Trafficking
The defendant is already incarcerated for drug trafficking. With this new sentence, he will now remain in prison for a total of almost ten years. This case highlights the brutal methods employed by organized crime groups and the challenges faced by law enforcement in apprehending high-ranking criminals like Mansour Ismail who continue to operate from afar.
Police have been searching for Mansour Ismail for years, as he is suspected of continuing to orchestrate drug deals in the Hanseatic city even while on the run. The conviction of this gang member serves as a significant step in disrupting Ismail’s network and sending a strong message against such violent criminal activities.
The incident underscores the ongoing efforts by Hamburg authorities to combat organized crime and ensure the safety of its citizens. The court’s decision reflects the severity of the crimes committed and the commitment to bringing perpetrators of violence to justice, regardless of their position within criminal organizations.
