Torture for Lost Cigarettes

A man was allegedly tortured, doused in gasoline, and set on fire after losing ten million cigarettes worth a million pounds — a brutal punishment meant to “teach him a lesson.” Kidnapped in Birmingham in 2019 by men posing as Interpol agents, Tomasz Samel was taken to Merseyside, where he suffered horrific injuries before being dumped and later rescued by a stranger. He died three months later in hospital. Four men are on trial for murder and conspiracy, with one already pleading guilty to manslaughter and kidnapping. Prosecutors stress Samel, though involved in organized crime and wanted by Polish authorities, did not deserve such a fate — his death is tied to the seizure of smuggled cigarettes that crippled a criminal network. The trial continues as the court uncovers the chilling details of the plot and each defendant’s role. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb62c8e8b0d1ce07