Adam Farmer [2019] EWCA Crim 843

The applicant pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply controlled drugs on the second day of trial. His basis of plea was rejected and after a trial of issue it was concluded he played a leading role in the conspiracy and was sentenced to 8 years 6 months’ imprisonment.

He was sentenced on the basis that he was involved in at least 8 deliveries of mephedrone, on one occasion 5 kg was involved but he was dealt with on the assumption that 8 deliveries would involve “well over 20 kg”.

There was no merit in the application for permission to appeal and the application for an extension of time was refused.