Former Premier League footballer on trial accused of smuggling two tons of cocaine

Ex-footballer Curtis Warren accused of directing multi-million pound drug dealing operation

Cocaine ring trial is one of the UK's biggest ever

A former Premier League footballer has gone on trial accused of smuggling two tons of cocaine into the UK. Curtis Warren, 59, is accused of directing a multi-million pound drug dealing operation from his prison cell.

Warren, who played for clubs including Manchester City and Oldham Athletic, is accused of being the "controller" of a cocaine smuggling operation that imported drugs from South America to the UK.

The trial at Liverpool Crown Court is one of the UK's biggest ever cocaine cases.

Warren denies all charges

Warren denies all charges against him. He claims that he has been the victim of a "witch hunt" by the police.

The trial is expected to last for several weeks.

What is Curtis Warren accused of?

Warren is accused of being the "controller" of a cocaine smuggling operation that imported drugs from South America to the UK.

The prosecution alleges that Warren used his contacts in the criminal underworld to arrange for the transportation of cocaine from South America to the UK.

It is alleged that Warren then arranged for the cocaine to be distributed to drug dealers across the UK.

What evidence is there against Warren?

The prosecution has presented a number of pieces of evidence against Warren.

This includes phone records that show Warren was in contact with known drug dealers.

The prosecution also has evidence that Warren was in possession of large amounts of cash.

What is Warren's defence?

Warren denies all charges against him. He claims that he has been the victim of a "witch hunt" by the police.

Warren's defence team claims that the prosecution's evidence is "circumstantial" and that there is no direct evidence that Warren was involved in drug smuggling.

What is the likely outcome of the trial?

It is difficult to say what the likely outcome of the trial will be.

The prosecution has presented a number of pieces of evidence against Warren, but Warren's defence team is likely to challenge this evidence.

The trial is expected to last for several weeks, and it is likely that the jury will take a long time to reach a verdict.

What is the significance of this case?

This case is one of the UK's biggest ever cocaine cases.

The trial is likely to shed light on the extent of drug smuggling in the UK.

The case is also likely to have a significant impact on Warren's reputation.