In a story that can rival the most gripping criminal film, police cracked a criminal organisation's encrypted messaging app, leading to the arrest of over 30 high profile criminals and the uncovering of a vicious plan sparked by a stolen drug shipment.
Huyton Firm kingpins plotted the murders of rivals suspected of stealing over £1 million of cocaine, as revealed by 10,000 decrypted messages obtained by BBC Panorama following a successful legal challenge. The messages revealed plans for horrific violence, including a hand grenade attack.
