Gary Monks

Gary Monks, a 41-year-old former British soldier, has gained attention for his involvement in a cocaine smuggling operation valued at €42 million. Diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from his military service in Iraq and Afghanistan, Monks turned to drug smuggling amid struggles with addiction and unemployment after his honorable discharge. He served as part of a 'landing crew' tasked with transporting drugs from a ship docked off the coast of Ireland.