Four sentenced in drug trafficking and money laundering case

Tuesday, 11 November 2025 09:30

John Hutcheson (Left) and Andrew Ramsbottom (Right) Credit: Jersey Police

Two men have been jailed by Jersey's Royal Court for their part in drug trafficking and money laundering.

The convictions follow what Jersey Police have called an 'extensive investigation'.

It uncovered evidence of almost £170,000 in cash, money transfers and cryptocurrency, suspected to be the proceeds of crime.

John Alexander Hutcheson (50) has been jailed for four and a half years.

He faced multiple charges, including possession and supply of Class A and B drugs including Cannabinol, possessing almost £29,000 in cash, transferring more than £80,000 to the UK and purchasing almost £4,000 in cryptocurrency.

Andrew Robert Ramsbottom (49) was sentenced to three years in prison for supplying Class A drugs and transferring almost £48,000 in suspected criminal property to Hutcheson.

Kelly Louise Vallois (45) and Xavier James John Vallois (25) were handed Community Service Orders of 240 and 120 hours respectively for their parts in the supply of controlled substances.

Mr Vallois was also charged with transferring £8,469 to Ramsbottom.

Following the sentencings, Jersey Police said it 'remains committed to tackling drug-related crime and the financial systems that support it'.