Drug cops on the trail of ‘dangerous’ MMA star who could be in Dubai.
VIA: The Liverpool Echo:
A former mixed martial arts fighter who might be in Dubai is wanted by police in relation to alleged drug offences.
Detectives wish to speak to Paul ‘Boom Boom’ Cahoon in relation to a plot to flood south Wales with drugs. Seven men were jailed for 51 years in relation to the plot after a massive police investigation.
The gang was smashed after a wave of police raids across the north west which led to the recovery of cocaine, amphetamines, cash, cars and even a jet ski.
The Titan north west regional crime unit discovered the gang were distributing 200kg of amphetamines worth up to £200,000 in a series of drug runs between Merseyside and South Wales.
Operation Orlando resulted in the successful prosecution of the drug gang in 2016. Prosecutors told Liverpool crown court that they believed Cahoon led the drug gang alongside James Bush.
One of the gang was held after he tried to smuggle two Kinder Suprise eggs filled with cocaine through John Lennon Airport to a stag do in Spain. Police followed Joseph Poulson into the toilets at John Lennon Airport, and discovered he had two Kinder eggs in his shorts stuffed with cocaine.
Cahoon, 41, has been wanted by police since 2015. In the past senior detectives have said he might be in Dubai but officers now have an ‘open mind’ as to where he is hiding.
Police, renewing their appeal for information, have warned members of the public not approach the ex-fighter who they described as a ‘potentially violent and dangerous individual.’
Cahoon started fighting professionally in the late 90s, and became hugely popular with Liverpool fans of the burgeoning sport.
Cahoon, who fought under the monker ‘Boom Boom’ due to his explosive style, competed mainly at light heavyweight and middleweight. He owned a gym in the St Helens area.
He fought 25 times between 1998 and 2010, with 13 wins and 12 losses.
A spokesman for Merseyside Police told the ECHO: “Officers from Titan, the North West’s regional organised crime unit, are continuing to appeal for the public’s help in tracing a Merseyside man they wish to speak to as part of an investigation into Class A and B drug supply across the UK. The investigation led to seven men being jailed to a total for 51 years in prison in April, 2016.
“Paul Cahoon from Rainhill, St Helens has been wanted since 2015 and extensive enquiries continue to be carried out to establish his whereabouts. Officers are keen to speak to Cahoon as they believe he may have information that could help their continued investigation.
Cahoon started fighting professionally in the late 90s, and became hugely popular with Liverpool fans of the burgeoning sport.
Cahoon, who fought under the monker ‘Boom Boom’ due to his explosive style, competed mainly at light heavyweight and middleweight. He owned a gym in the St Helens area.
He fought 25 times between 1998 and 2010, with 13 wins and 12 losses.
A spokesman for Merseyside Police told the ECHO: “Officers from Titan, the North West’s regional organised crime unit, are continuing to appeal for the public’s help in tracing a Merseyside man they wish to speak to as part of an investigation into Class A and B drug supply across the UK. The investigation led to seven men being jailed to a total for 51 years in prison in April, 2016.
“Paul Cahoon from Rainhill, St Helens has been wanted since 2015 and extensive enquiries continue to be carried out to establish his whereabouts. Officers are keen to speak to Cahoon as they believe he may have information that could help their continued investigation.
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“Members of the public are advised not to approach Cahoon as he is regarded as a potentially violent and dangerous individual.
“Information has previously indicated that Cahoon may have been in Dubai, but officers are keeping an open mind as to where he currently is.”
A spokesperson from Titan said: “As time passes, we remain as determined as ever to locate Cahoon and welcome any information to assist us, which will be acted upon.
“There are no boundaries in policing, and we work closely with our national and international partners to bring people home.”
