Serious Crime 

Drugs Conspiracies & Encrochat

R v AP

Narita Bahra KC secured acquittals for her client dubbed “The Master Mind” in three multi handed drugs conspiracies, involving encrypted telephones.

The Prosecution alleged the client was the leading figure in three separate drugs conspiracies; arranging the exportation, production and supply of Class A, B and C drugs through prestigious universities. The Crown alleged that the drugs were supplied in UK universities and flown out of the UK in private jets for young high net worth purchasers. 

The co-defendants were tried a year before, given the police were unable to locate the client internationally, at the time of the original two trials. Narita acted for the clientwhen he voluntarily surrendered himself years later, after having secured acquittals for a co-defendant (dubbed second in command) in the earlier trial. 

The Crown sought to rely on a combination of encrypted telephones, cell site, digital media, telephone and DNA evidence to secure a conviction against the client.

After extensive preparation and representations by the defence team, the prosecution conceded the written dismissal application and agreed to Offer No Evidence against their client. Not Guilty verdicts were entered on all counts.