Gerard Hillman and Adrian Kayne successful

in defence of first defendant in Operation Silver

Published: 18th June 2024

Gerard and Adrian’s client was arrested with 2 kg of cocaine and a large amount of adulterant on 2 separate occasions less than a month apart.

Operation Silver involved the supply of vast amounts of heroin, cocaine and MDMA.  Evidence included the conspirators use of over 800 kg of adulterant.

Gerard and Adrian’s client’s defence was based on their client being a modern slave.  The jury unanimously acquitted their client on all counts after a 6-week trial.

Gerard and Adrian were instructed by Tom Trobe of Pure Law Solicitors in Cardiff.