The underworld's most 'toxic' men who'll be punished long after getting out

They are the convicted criminals from Greater Manchester whose crimes have been deemed so serious they will be denied freedoms the rest of us take for granted - even when they get out of prison.

The price of their crimes is years of rigid state surveillance - unable to make a move without first telling the authorities.

They include drug traffickers, gun suppliers, and members of a gang who planned to rob a wealthy businessman - each on the National Crime Agency's list of serious offenders subject to ancillary orders.

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These orders aim to prevent organised criminals re-offending by placing restrictions on everyday life.

Among other conditions, these orders can restrict who they associate with, the number of mobile phones or computers they can access, limit the amount of cash they can carry, and require them to surrender passports and provide financial information at regular intervals.

They include Serious Crime Prevention Orders (SCPOs), Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Orders, Financial Reporting Orders and Travel Restriction Orders.

Here, the M.E.N. looks at the crimes and restrictions placed on offenders who, police say, have been made 'toxic' to other criminals because of the controls on their activities.

In the case of Capon and Downes, no drugs were ever found. But the NCA built such a strong case against them that they were convicted anyway.

A court heard the pair planned to sell 58.5 kg of cocaine, 69kg of cannabis and 55kg of cannabis resin. The investigation started in August 2017. NCA officers found cash, cash counting machines, lists detailing drug deals and money made from selling Class A and Class B