yes they still in production .. and they have new owner over 3 years
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MESO-Rx Exclusive Alpha Pharma founder arrested, faces steroid trafficking charges in UK
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yes they still in production .. and they have new owner over 3 years
his co-conspirators who are both from UK plead not guilty. Their trial is at the famous Old Bailey in London. I will probably go and watch if it's public.
Here is my summary regarding the sentencing of Alpha Pharma CEO/Founder Jacob Sporon-Fiedler (5-years, 4-monts prison). Also some details about the Alpha Pharma diversion/smuggling operation:
Alpha Pharma CEO/Founder Sentenced to Five Years in Prison - MESO-Rx
Here is the official UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) press release:
Bodybuilder and his associates jailed over illegal steroid ring
14 November 2019
A former bodybuilder and three associates who helped to illegally manufacture, import and supply anabolic steroids with a street value of almost £12m have today been jailed.
Jacob Sporon-Fiedler, 38, himself a former body builder, was head of the worldwide smuggling ring which saw steroids distributed across the world from his headquarters in Mumbai.
Between 2009 and 2015, it is thought that Sporon-Fiedler and his associates, Gurjaipal Dhillon, 65 and Nathan Selcon, 44, illegally transported around 15,000kgs of anabolic steroids - worth £11.9 million - into the UK. Meanwhile in the UK, Selcon, along with two other key players, Mohamed Afzal, 34, and Alexander MacGregor 50, were illegally manufacturing steroids, hiding their production in shipping containers and small industrial units.
Russell Tyner, from the CPS, said: “This was an extensive criminal operation that enabled thousands of steroids to be made and distributed illegally, putting our communities at risk.
"By using fake companies and doctored descriptions, they were able to evade the law for years and make millions in the process.”
Sporon-Fiedler coordinated the manufacture of the class C drugs through his company Alpha Pharma. Dhillon and Selcon were involved in the smuggling and distribution of steroids into and within the UK.
Under a bogus company, Chesslet Research, Dhillon arranged for the boxes of steroids to be labelled with false descriptions and provided misleading information to customs inspectors.
Once the steroids were ready for collection, Selcon and Dhillon would be notified, pick up the packages, and distribute the drugs.
Building the case
On 16 March 2015, customs officers intercepted a delivery at Heathrow Airport, finding 36 boxes of Sopron-Fielder’s unlicensed Alpha Pharma branded steroids covered in British Airways labels. Expecting the delivery, Selcon checked in with Sporon-Fiedler to see what the reason for the delay was and received the reply, “seized…(sad face emoji).” These messages were central to the CPS case in court.
The Crown said Sporon-Fiedler’s leading role in the smuggling operation was clear. Dhillon claimed that he was only a businessman in the garment trade but the prosecution presented evidence showing that he would frequently fly to Mumbai, where Sporon-Fiedler and a part of his manufacturing operation was based.
Afzal and MacGregor denied their part in the illegal production of steroids, but the Crown were able to prove that they had created a laboratory in a container located at MacGregor’s business premises close to Heathrow Airport.
The prosecution strengthened their case against Afzal as they found that he had owned a small industrial unit that was filled with equipment used to manufacture steroids including machinery used fill and seal the tablets, the chemicals needed to make the steroids and a labelling machine.
Mr Tyner added: “This network thought they could hide their extensive manufacture and smuggling operation, but the case built against these men means a major supplier of dangerous steroids have been jailed.
"We will not hesitate to pursue the most serious charges against anyone involved in this trade, no matter how sophisticated or large-scale the operation.
“The CPS now intends to pursue confiscation to recoup all of these illicit funds and send the message that we will not allow criminals to make profits out of drugs.”
Selcon and Sporon-Fiedler pleaded guilty to conspiracy to fraudulently evade the prohibition of a controlled drug, while Dhillon, was found guilty of the same offence following a trial at the Old Bailey.
Afzal, MacGregor and Selcon were all found guilty of producing Class C controlled drugs at the Old Bailey.
Notes to editors
Russell Tyner is the Crown Prosecutor for the International Justice and Organised Crime Division
Sentences:
Alpha Pharma CEO/Founder Sentenced to Five Years in Prison - MESO-Rx
Here is the official UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) press release:
Bodybuilder and his associates jailed over illegal steroid ring
14 November 2019
A former bodybuilder and three associates who helped to illegally manufacture, import and supply anabolic steroids with a street value of almost £12m have today been jailed.
Jacob Sporon-Fiedler, 38, himself a former body builder, was head of the worldwide smuggling ring which saw steroids distributed across the world from his headquarters in Mumbai.
Between 2009 and 2015, it is thought that Sporon-Fiedler and his associates, Gurjaipal Dhillon, 65 and Nathan Selcon, 44, illegally transported around 15,000kgs of anabolic steroids - worth £11.9 million - into the UK. Meanwhile in the UK, Selcon, along with two other key players, Mohamed Afzal, 34, and Alexander MacGregor 50, were illegally manufacturing steroids, hiding their production in shipping containers and small industrial units.
Russell Tyner, from the CPS, said: “This was an extensive criminal operation that enabled thousands of steroids to be made and distributed illegally, putting our communities at risk.
"By using fake companies and doctored descriptions, they were able to evade the law for years and make millions in the process.”
Sporon-Fiedler coordinated the manufacture of the class C drugs through his company Alpha Pharma. Dhillon and Selcon were involved in the smuggling and distribution of steroids into and within the UK.
Under a bogus company, Chesslet Research, Dhillon arranged for the boxes of steroids to be labelled with false descriptions and provided misleading information to customs inspectors.
Once the steroids were ready for collection, Selcon and Dhillon would be notified, pick up the packages, and distribute the drugs.
Building the case
On 16 March 2015, customs officers intercepted a delivery at Heathrow Airport, finding 36 boxes of Sopron-Fielder’s unlicensed Alpha Pharma branded steroids covered in British Airways labels. Expecting the delivery, Selcon checked in with Sporon-Fiedler to see what the reason for the delay was and received the reply, “seized…(sad face emoji).” These messages were central to the CPS case in court.
The Crown said Sporon-Fiedler’s leading role in the smuggling operation was clear. Dhillon claimed that he was only a businessman in the garment trade but the prosecution presented evidence showing that he would frequently fly to Mumbai, where Sporon-Fiedler and a part of his manufacturing operation was based.
Afzal and MacGregor denied their part in the illegal production of steroids, but the Crown were able to prove that they had created a laboratory in a container located at MacGregor’s business premises close to Heathrow Airport.
The prosecution strengthened their case against Afzal as they found that he had owned a small industrial unit that was filled with equipment used to manufacture steroids including machinery used fill and seal the tablets, the chemicals needed to make the steroids and a labelling machine.
Mr Tyner added: “This network thought they could hide their extensive manufacture and smuggling operation, but the case built against these men means a major supplier of dangerous steroids have been jailed.
"We will not hesitate to pursue the most serious charges against anyone involved in this trade, no matter how sophisticated or large-scale the operation.
“The CPS now intends to pursue confiscation to recoup all of these illicit funds and send the message that we will not allow criminals to make profits out of drugs.”
Selcon and Sporon-Fiedler pleaded guilty to conspiracy to fraudulently evade the prohibition of a controlled drug, while Dhillon, was found guilty of the same offence following a trial at the Old Bailey.
Afzal, MacGregor and Selcon were all found guilty of producing Class C controlled drugs at the Old Bailey.
Notes to editors
Russell Tyner is the Crown Prosecutor for the International Justice and Organised Crime Division
Sentences:
- Jacob Sporon-Fiedler (22/08/1981) pleaded guilty to fraudulently evading the prohibition of a controlled drug at the Old Bailey and has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison
- Gurjaipal Dhillon (18/01/1954) was found guilty of fraudulently evading the prohibition of a controlled drug at the Old Bailey and has been sentenced to five years in prison
- Nathan Selcon (30/07/1974) pleaded guilty to fraudulently evading the prohibition of a controlled drug at the Old Bailey and has been sentenced to six years in prison. He was also found guilty of conspiracy to produce controlled drugs of class C at the Old Bailey and was sentenced to six years in prison to run concurrently
- Alexander MacGregor (22/11/1968) was found guilty of conspiracy to produce controlled drugs of class C at the Old Bailey and will be sentenced in January 2020
- Mohamed Afzal (20/08/1984) was found guilty of conspiracy to produce controlled drugs of class C at the Old Bailey and was sentenced to two years in prison.
From the CPS twitter feed:
Alpha Pharma's former top UK distributor (6 years in prison):
Nathan Selcon, owner of Athlete King and former competitive bodybuilder:
Nathan Selcon, owner of Athlete King and former competitive bodybuilder:
Here is the official UK National Crime Agency (NCA) press release:
https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/jailed-the-pharma-boss-who-ran-world-s-biggest-anabolic-steroid-distribution-network
https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/jailed-the-pharma-boss-who-ran-world-s-biggest-anabolic-steroid-distribution-network
The head of an international pharmaceutical firm has been jailed for heading up what is believed to be the world’s biggest ever illegal anabolic steroid distribution network.
A National Crime Agency investigation identified around 42 tonnes of importations of illicit anabolic steroids into the UK.
Investigators were able to directly link Jacob Sporon-Fiedler, 38, the CEO of Indian-based company Alpha Pharma, to around 16 tonnes of those imports with an estimated value of around £12m.
Sporon-Fiedler worked with a network of UK-based fixers, including Gurjaipal Dhillon, 65, and Nathan Selcon, 44. Dhillon and Selcon were responsible for arranging dozens of unlicensed shipments of drugs from India into Europe, and then distributing them.
The NCA investigation began in 2014, following a seizure of around 600 kilos of the class C regulated drug by Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport. The load was destined for an address in Belfast.
Following that, NCA investigators began to piece together the movement of dozens of unlicensed shipments of drugs, many of which were organised by Dhillon.
The illegally imported drugs - made by Sporon-Fiedler’s pharmaceutical company in India – were shipped using Dhillon’s contacts. Once in the UK they would be distributed by Selcon to be sold to body builders and fitness fanatics on the black market.
Selcon also had links to two other men, Alexander MacGregor and Mohammed Afzal, who had set up a purpose built illicit steroid laboratory to manufacture their own branded drugs. Inside the labs raw powder would be converted into a liquid solution that could be injected and sold in vials.
Two such laboratories were identified. One operating on an industrial estate in Harmondsworth was raided and shut down by the NCA in March 2015. Sporon-Fiedler had visited the facility shortly after being released on bail following his arrest at Heathrow airport. Evidence indicated it had been running for around four years, and officers found packaging and labelling for around £43m-worth of anabolic steroids.
NCA investigators were also able to prove links between the gang and another site in Slough which had produced steroids worth around £10m before it was raided by Thames Valley Police in Slough in 2009.
Selcon, Afzal and MacGregor were found guilty of conspiring to manufacture steroids on 4 April 2019, following a two month trial at the Old Bailey.
Dhillon was found guilty of conspiring to import steroids on 5 June 2019 following a separate trial. Sporon-Fiedler and Selcon had already admitted the charge.
On 14 November 2019 Selcon and Sporon-Fiedler were sentenced to six years and five years and four months respectively. On the same day, Dhillon was sentenced to five years and Afzal to two years in prison.
MacGregor will be sentenced at a later date.
NCA branch commander David Cunningham said: “This organised crime group was the most prolific of its kind ever uncovered, likely the biggest global players in the illicit anabolic steroid market.
“They had the ability to move tonnes of steroids into Europe where they would be sold on the black market, making tens of millions of pounds in profit.
“At the heart of the network lay Jacob Sporon-Fiedler, the CEO of the pharmaceutical company manufacturing the product itself. Text messages found on his phone indicated he wanted to ship around four tonnes a month into Europe, which demonstrates the scale of this enterprise.
“Sporon-Fiedler thought that by orchestrating this network from abroad he was untouchable, but following his arrest he found we had so much evidence against him he felt he had no choice but to plead guilty.
“We have managed to directly link him to 16 tonnes of illegal steroids imported into the UK, however it is likely this group were responsible for far more. Intelligence supplied by the NCA has triggered multiple seizures and criminal investigations by law enforcement partners across Europe.
“The important thing to remember is that all of these drugs were completely unregulated and unchecked, therefore they posed potentially major health risks to those who used them.”
The NCA investigation drew on assistance from 30 different agencies in 26 different countries. In the UK that included Border Force, UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The Danish police and German customs service also supported.
Speaking following the sentencing UK Anti-Doping’s (UKAD) Director of Operations, Pat Myhill said: “We are very pleased with the outcome of this investigation. Our congratulations go to the team at the NCA for a successful resolution to this complicated case, which has identified significant distribution of image and performance enhancing drugs (IPEDs). Not only are these drugs a threat to clean sport, but they pose a very real danger to health.
“We were very happy to support the NCA in the investigation, especially in the early stages. The case demonstrates why excellent working relationships with law enforcement agencies are required to combat the varied threats to clean sport.”
MHRA’s Head of Enforcement, Mark Jackson said: “Medicines purchased outside the regulated supply chain cannot be guaranteed to meet standards of quality, safety and effectiveness and can present a real risk to public health. Some may contain dangerous ingredients which can have devastating consequences for patients who use them.
“The MHRA’s intelligence-led enforcement operations proudly assisted the NCA in this operation and will continue its work in collaborating with partners to help to stop medicines from illegally entering the UK.”
14 November 2019
A National Crime Agency investigation identified around 42 tonnes of importations of illicit anabolic steroids into the UK.
Investigators were able to directly link Jacob Sporon-Fiedler, 38, the CEO of Indian-based company Alpha Pharma, to around 16 tonnes of those imports with an estimated value of around £12m.
Sporon-Fiedler worked with a network of UK-based fixers, including Gurjaipal Dhillon, 65, and Nathan Selcon, 44. Dhillon and Selcon were responsible for arranging dozens of unlicensed shipments of drugs from India into Europe, and then distributing them.
The NCA investigation began in 2014, following a seizure of around 600 kilos of the class C regulated drug by Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport. The load was destined for an address in Belfast.
Following that, NCA investigators began to piece together the movement of dozens of unlicensed shipments of drugs, many of which were organised by Dhillon.
The illegally imported drugs - made by Sporon-Fiedler’s pharmaceutical company in India – were shipped using Dhillon’s contacts. Once in the UK they would be distributed by Selcon to be sold to body builders and fitness fanatics on the black market.
Selcon also had links to two other men, Alexander MacGregor and Mohammed Afzal, who had set up a purpose built illicit steroid laboratory to manufacture their own branded drugs. Inside the labs raw powder would be converted into a liquid solution that could be injected and sold in vials.
Two such laboratories were identified. One operating on an industrial estate in Harmondsworth was raided and shut down by the NCA in March 2015. Sporon-Fiedler had visited the facility shortly after being released on bail following his arrest at Heathrow airport. Evidence indicated it had been running for around four years, and officers found packaging and labelling for around £43m-worth of anabolic steroids.
NCA investigators were also able to prove links between the gang and another site in Slough which had produced steroids worth around £10m before it was raided by Thames Valley Police in Slough in 2009.
Selcon, Afzal and MacGregor were found guilty of conspiring to manufacture steroids on 4 April 2019, following a two month trial at the Old Bailey.
Dhillon was found guilty of conspiring to import steroids on 5 June 2019 following a separate trial. Sporon-Fiedler and Selcon had already admitted the charge.
On 14 November 2019 Selcon and Sporon-Fiedler were sentenced to six years and five years and four months respectively. On the same day, Dhillon was sentenced to five years and Afzal to two years in prison.
MacGregor will be sentenced at a later date.
NCA branch commander David Cunningham said: “This organised crime group was the most prolific of its kind ever uncovered, likely the biggest global players in the illicit anabolic steroid market.
“They had the ability to move tonnes of steroids into Europe where they would be sold on the black market, making tens of millions of pounds in profit.
“At the heart of the network lay Jacob Sporon-Fiedler, the CEO of the pharmaceutical company manufacturing the product itself. Text messages found on his phone indicated he wanted to ship around four tonnes a month into Europe, which demonstrates the scale of this enterprise.
“Sporon-Fiedler thought that by orchestrating this network from abroad he was untouchable, but following his arrest he found we had so much evidence against him he felt he had no choice but to plead guilty.
“We have managed to directly link him to 16 tonnes of illegal steroids imported into the UK, however it is likely this group were responsible for far more. Intelligence supplied by the NCA has triggered multiple seizures and criminal investigations by law enforcement partners across Europe.
“The important thing to remember is that all of these drugs were completely unregulated and unchecked, therefore they posed potentially major health risks to those who used them.”
The NCA investigation drew on assistance from 30 different agencies in 26 different countries. In the UK that included Border Force, UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The Danish police and German customs service also supported.
Speaking following the sentencing UK Anti-Doping’s (UKAD) Director of Operations, Pat Myhill said: “We are very pleased with the outcome of this investigation. Our congratulations go to the team at the NCA for a successful resolution to this complicated case, which has identified significant distribution of image and performance enhancing drugs (IPEDs). Not only are these drugs a threat to clean sport, but they pose a very real danger to health.
“We were very happy to support the NCA in the investigation, especially in the early stages. The case demonstrates why excellent working relationships with law enforcement agencies are required to combat the varied threats to clean sport.”
MHRA’s Head of Enforcement, Mark Jackson said: “Medicines purchased outside the regulated supply chain cannot be guaranteed to meet standards of quality, safety and effectiveness and can present a real risk to public health. Some may contain dangerous ingredients which can have devastating consequences for patients who use them.
“The MHRA’s intelligence-led enforcement operations proudly assisted the NCA in this operation and will continue its work in collaborating with partners to help to stop medicines from illegally entering the UK.”
14 November 2019
Rippidy Dippidy
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Jesus Christ
as usual the press / gov story doesn't add up.
however my hunch that Alpha were being copied in the UK was true just didn't realize it was done with the owner's consent
it also appears from press pics of labels that they made some other UG brands but I don't recognise them.
however my hunch that Alpha were being copied in the UK was true just didn't realize it was done with the owner's consent
it also appears from press pics of labels that they made some other UG brands but I don't recognise them.
I don't think this was confirmed. From my reading of the police reports, the "shipping container lab" was independent of Alpha Pharma.however my hunch that Alpha were being copied in the UK was true just didn't realize it was done with the owner's consent
I didn't recognize the UGL brand either. But I'm guessing it was available mostly everywhere Alpha Pharma was sold in the UK.
Rippidy Dippidy
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Have an old bottle of winny from alpha I got from my buddy. Thought it was sketchy cause he use to push nupharm where I live and seemed to be cut to shit. Didn’t see any results and pip was unbearable. Seemed like he was just pushing bunk copy cat shit switching labs back and forth. Anyways, this is the bottle I haven’t used because what I wrote above. Can anyone tell any clear physical signs of the authenticity of it?
“Manufactured in Mumbai, India” ?
“Manufactured in Mumbai, India” ?
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Yup not confirmed I did some reading between the lines as the press / official story doesn't make sense. Perhaps Mr Alpha supplied the equipment and raws for the container lab ?
There must have been a very compelling reason for him to risk visiting it's location whilst on bail in the UK ( if I recall correctly LE followed him there ).
Alpha has all tablets blistered, no bottles. Fake
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