An earlier version of this article stated that Palin had been convicted of conspiracy to supply cocaine, heroin and amphetamines. In fact, although the police said data from the encrypted Encrochat communication service indicated he had been involved with heroin supply too, he was convicted only of conspiracy to supply cocaine and amphetamines. We are happy to clarify this matter.
A cocaine kingpin involved in a major drugs trafficking conspiracy was brought down by a mural of UFC superstar Conor McGregor painted on his wall.
Ryan Palin, 36, was found guilty of conspiracy to supply 700kg of cocaine and 40kg of amphetamines at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday. A jury was convinced he was the user of the EncroChat handle 'Titch.com', which detectives had identified after the encrypted phone network was hacked by French and Dutch police.
