Gary is an experienced and versatile Drug Expert Witness who has consulted in cases ranging from straightforward street-level drug supply to international distribution of Class A drugs worth millions of pounds.

With an extensive knowledge of the drug world, Gary has completed over 1000 expert reports over 9 years and given expert evidence in multiple crown courts across the UK in a range of investigations relating to drug trafficking, firearms supply, County Lines, Organised Crime, and Encrypted Communications (EncroChat).

Having spent 14 years in policing, and 9 years as a dedicated Drug Expert Witness, Gary’s reputation has led to being featured in national tabloid publications, TV interviews, and international news on various drug-related subjects.

In addition to the common cases involving Cannabis, Crack Cocaine, Cocaine, and Heroin, Gary boasts a strong background in consulting in cases involving Medicinal Cannabis and Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs and can assist with other illicit drugs medicines, and adulterants.

These expertise extend to data interpretation which includes decoding slang terminology and coded language in investigations involving Encrypted Communications software, Drug Lines, handwritten notes, and other recorded data formats.

Typical expert reports can include but are not exclusive to: 

• Identifying drugs and their valuation and related paraphernalia.
• Examining and decoding associated documents.
• Slang interpretation.
• Drug Line Valuation.
• Drug Expert / Drug Supply / Drug Trafficking.
• County Lines, Organised Crime Groups, and Encrypted Communication frameworks.
• Methods used and roles of persons involved in drug trafficking.

Gary is also a strong advocate in regularly engaging with those in the drug world and remains a minority amongst others by routinely interviewing and de-briefing drug addicts, former suppliers, and at-risk youth.