A cocaine dealer used an expensive EncroChat device to speak to those above him in a drugs chain and used a pseudonym to hide his identity. His cover was blown after the EncroChat server was infiltrated by the French authorities.
Wesley Fender, 39, of Cardiff, was involved the supply of five kilograms of cocaine between March 31 and April 24, 2020, and was known by the handle "LooseBow". He was described as playing a "leading role" in a conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and had close links to the original source.
A sentencing hearing at Cardiff Crown Court on Thursday heard Fender would have expected a substantial financial advantage as a result of the conspiracy and was found in possession of two high-valued cars when he was raided by police. The defendant had also been the owner of an Audi R8.
