Six accused over laundering 'cannabis and illegal dog cash'

The four men and two women all face charges involving the use of bank transfers to hide proceeds of criminal activity. 

Norwich Magistrates’ Court was told the charges stemmed from discoveries made during a police drugs search at a property in October 2021. 

Paul Brown, prosecuting, said it was alleged the group had conspired to launder £68,000 between 2020 and 2022. 

“We say this came from the supply of cannabis and the breeding of dogs without a licence,” he added.

Four of the defendants entered no pleas to the charges. 

Four men and two women appeared at Norwich Magistrates' Court (Image: Newsquest)

James Musk, 34, from Windmill Green in Ditchingham, near Bungay, is accused of cannabis supply and money laundering over cash deposits, the purchase and renovation of his home and buying watches and high-end clothing. 

Steven Musk, 60, of Chestnut Road in Pulham St Mary, is accused of attempting to conceal criminal proceedings after he fled his home during a police raid and attempted to hide expensive luxury Rolex watches. 

Megan Caston, 29, of Valley Close in Croxton, is charged with laundering through bank transfers, cash deposits and purchases of watches and expensive designer clothing.

Tracy Mackness, 60, from Hornchurch in London, also faces a single charge involving money transfers.  

Two further defendants entered not guilty pleas. 

Robert Riches, 40, of Queens Road in Bungay, denies bank transfers and holding money on behalf of James Musk.

Andrew Waters, 61, of Chestnut Road in Pulham St Mary, denies making bank transfers in Harleston between 2020 and 2021. 

Deputy District Judge Claire Furlong said the starting point of three years imprisonment meant the cases were not suitable for the magistrates court.

All six were given unconditional bail pending a hearing at Norwich Crown Court on December 23 to set a date for their trials.