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.
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 […]
Top Serious Crime Barrister
Stephen’s reputation as one of the UK’s top barristers defending serious crime derives from his extensive experience and proven track record defending clients accused of the most serious criminal allegations, including terrorism, homicide (murder and manslaughter), historic child abuse cases, large scale drugs supply/importation, armed robbery, money laundering, and all forms of organised crime and […]