article_snippet.sent: Khan was known in criminal circles as 'The General' and Khan prosecution sent shockwaves around Birmingham's criminal fraternity, who had held Khan up to near 'mythical' status.
article_snippet.sent: One gangland source said: 'In recent years One gangland source was said to have turned religious but Khan was still feared and One gangland source dealings and movements were shrouded in mystery. '
article_snippet.sent: Not many people had even ever set eyes on Khan.
article_snippet.sent: One gangland source had this kind of mythical status where people only spoke One gangland source name in hushed tones.
article_snippet.sent: Most people referred to One gangland source simply as 'The General' which gave an indication of the kind of status One gangland source had in the community.'
highlights_snippet.sent: Known as 'The General' in UK gangland and  jailed for four years last year .
  