Jamie Rothwell: From Costa del Crime to a 43-Year Sentence

🔥 This documentary-style deep dive traces the chilling journey of Jamie Rothwell—one of Manchester’s most feared gangsters. From his early years in the city’s violent underworld to his rise during the Leon Cullen feud, Rothwell built his reputation on intimidation, ruthless ambition, and a willingness to escalate conflicts with brutal force.

But his story didn’t end on the streets. Rothwell embraced EncroChat, using the encrypted network to orchestrate international drug shipments, plan acid attacks, and source military-grade weapons under the alias “Live Long.” What he didn’t know was that police across Europe had already infiltrated the system.

Operation Venetic exposed his empire, forcing Rothwell into exile in Spain. Yet digital breadcrumbs and intelligence sharing led to his dramatic arrest in Barcelona, extradition back to the UK, and eventual downfall. In August 2025, Rothwell was sentenced to 43 years in prison, marking the collapse of a criminal network worth millions.

👉 In this video, we cover:

Rothwell’s violent rise in Manchester’s gangland

The blood-soaked feud with Leon Cullen’s cartel

How EncroChat gave gangsters false confidence

Operation Venetic’s groundbreaking hack

Rothwell’s capture, trial, and sentencing

The legacy of fear he left behind

⚖️ A story of crime, technology, and justice—reminding us that no one is untouchable.

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Time Stamps:
0:00 Jamie Rothwell Intro
1:16 The Feud
2:52 The World of EncroChat
4:30 Operation Venetic
6:02 The Hunt Abroad
7:02 The Arrest
7:53 The Fall of a Network
8:52 Legacy of Fear
9:51 Trial, Sentencing, and Aftermath

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