Active Defence: County Lines & Bulk Communications Evidence

The defendant faces a four-count indictment relating to the supply of Class A drugs:

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Counts 1 & 2: Being Concerned in the Supply of Class A (Crack Cocaine). Counts 3 & 4: Being Concerned in the Supply of Class A (Heroin).

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The charges stem from a major investigation into a "County Lines" network, where the prosecution alleges the defendant played a central role in distributing narcotics.

Police arrested the defendant alongside two co-defendants following an intelligence-led operation. The investigation uncovered a massive volume of telecommunications data, specifically 98,000 bulk messages sent out to drug users.

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The prosecution case is that these messages demonstrate the operation of a dedicated drugs line. Officers also seized a significant quantity of Class A drugs and cash during the arrests. The Crown asserts that the defendant was directly "concerned in" the supply chain, facilitating the movement of drugs and money.

Current Strategy: Challenging Involvement

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The defendant entered a Not Guilty plea to the indictment. His defence is that while he was aware an associate was involved in the supply of Class A drugs, he himself was not a participant.

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The legal battle focuses on the interpretation of the communications data. We are arguing that mere association or knowledge of the operation does not constitute "being concerned" in the supply. The defence maintains that the defendant did not assist, direct, or profit from the enterprise, despite the proximity to the main offenders.

Status: Awaiting Sentence

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Following the trial process, the defendant is now awaiting sentencing at Birmingham Crown Court, with a mention hearing listed for 21 April 2025.

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Note: As legal proceedings are still active regarding the final disposition, further details remain confidential.