International drug trafficking
Reported in the Press as ‘the Billon Dollar Bruvs’ to reflect their level of involvement in international drug trafficking. Over £5m in cash was found on their arrest and tens of millions in assets were uncovered.
Importing 30 kilos of cocaine
The importation of 30 kilos of cocaine which involved the use of telephone intercepts provided by the Dutch authorities.
Drugs importation
A complicated plan to open up a drugs route in to the country via Tilbury Docks that involved corrupt dockworkers’ forging paper work and allowing the gang access to restricted customs areas.
Drugs-related murder
Leading counsel in the trial and retrial. The client opted to remain in custody for an additional 6 months to wait for a date when Stephen was available. The Crown’s case was that the murder was a drugs killing. It involved the challenging of DNA, call data, cell site, fibres and blood splatter evidence.
Attempted murder and possession of a firearm
The defendant was charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm. The Crown’s case was that the defendant had gone to a rival’s property where drugs were stored with the intention of stealing them. During the robbery one of the occupants of the premises was shot in the head but survived. The defendant did […]
Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs
Charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and possession of firearms. The defendant was acquitted after a 9 week trial.
Importation of 1 ton of cannabis resin
Importation of 1 ton of cannabis resin inside specially constructed carpet hides – the defendants claimed to have been duped believing that the load was to be tobacco. First tried in 2002 when all of the defendants were convicted. A re-trial was ordered by the Court of Appeal. After a number of delays due to […]