What was discovered at the Lincolnshire Airbnb?

A pistol with seven bullets and a kidnap kit containing rope, cable ties, tape, gloves, a hammer, nail, and mask were found at the Airbnb.

Who was involved in the conspiracy to kidnap?

Anthony Andjole, David Glen-Meade, and Michael McDonald were jailed for conspiracy to kidnap a Hull man. Indiana Smith and Chloe Brooks received sentences for participating in an organised crime group's activities.

How was the kidnap plot discovered?

The plot was discovered when the owner of an Airbnb in Goxhill, Lincolnshire, became suspicious of the renters and contacted the police on January 28, 2025.

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Airbnb Tip-Off Foils Plot to Kidnap Hull Man

7 Feb

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Summary

Three men jailed for a well-planned conspiracy to kidnap a Hull man.
An Airbnb owner's suspicion led police to uncover a plot.
A pistol, bullets, and a kidnap kit were discovered by officers.

Airbnb Tip-Off Foils Plot to Kidnap Hull Man

Three men were sentenced at Hull Crown Court on Friday for their involvement in a sophisticated plot to kidnap an individual from Hull. The conspiracy, aimed at retrieving drugs or their monetary value, was planned by an organized crime group. Anthony Andjole, David Glen-Meade, and Michael McDonald received lengthy prison sentences.

The plan was ultimately foiled because the owner of an Airbnb property in Goxhill, Lincolnshire, grew suspicious of the renters on January 28, 2025, and contacted the police. Responding officers, initially believing they were attending a burglary, discovered a pistol loaded with seven bullets and a "kidnap kit" containing items like rope, cable ties, and tape, hidden in the bedrooms.

Andjole, described as the "fixer" for the group based in Holland, orchestrated the plot in England. Glen-Meade was recruited as a "soldier" and was promised £10,000 for his participation. McDonald's DNA was found on the pistol, indicating his involvement in attempting to conceal the weapon. Evidence also suggested a reconnaissance trip had been made to the intended victim's home in Hull.