Kent Police have obtained a confiscation order against Julian Warrick, a convicted drug dealer from north Kent, compelling him to pay £72,539 after an investigation into cocaine supply.
Warrick was arrested in Dartford in March 2021 as part of a targeted operation that uncovered cash, drugs, and encrypted communication devices linked to his criminal activities.
Between March and June 2020, Warrick conspired with an organised crime group to supply cocaine using the secure messaging service EncroChat. This encrypted messaging evidence, seized by international law enforcement agencies, was instrumental in dismantling his network.
At the time of his arrest, Warrick was found in possession of £4,000 in cash and three mobile phones, including an encrypted handset. A subsequent search of a property in Erith recovered additional cash, a money counting machine, and approximately 7 ounces of cocaine valued between £7,000 and £14,000.
Warrick, aged 56 and from Belvedere, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and possession of criminal property. On 15 June 2023, he was sentenced to 10 years and 10 months in prison at Maidstone Crown Court.
Following his conviction, Kent Police financial investigators traced Warrick’s illegal profits. On 21 May 2026, a confiscation order was granted, requiring payment within three months. Failure to pay will result in an additional 15 months added to his prison sentence, while the debt remains outstanding.
Detective Inspector David Godfrey stated: “Our financial investigators will leave no stone unturned when it comes to looking at how much money criminals like Warrick have made through their illegal activities. Drugs create misery for vulnerable people, so it is only right that convicted drug dealers should not be left with a life of luxury funded through the sale of cocaine. Using powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act, the courts can remove any remaining assets or funds still owned by a criminal.”
He added: “When Warrick was arrested, police found he had a money counting machine, but his reality now is that thanks to our skilled investigators, he is having to face the real cost of breaking the law.”
Originally published by UKNIP.
