Ian Mullarkey secures conviction in drugs importation trial

Following an international investigation involving the National Crime Agency and the Lithuanian police, on 25th September 2023, after a six day trial before HHJ Woolfall, Rimas Ekleris was convicted of importing 60 kilos of high purity cocaine into the United Kingdom. Mr Ekleris will be sentenced on 17th November 2023.

Further details can be found here: https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/lorry-driver-convicted-over-60-kilo-cocaine-seizure

Ian Mullarkey appeared for the prosecution instructed by the CPS Complex Case Unit, Leeds