In Miles' case he was identified after he helpfully took a selfie in a hotel lift mirror. ‌Investigations showed that between March and June 2020 Miles was linked to a conspiracy to supply cocaine, heroin and cannabis. Miles, formerly of O'Reilly Court in Vauxhall, was arrested at Heathrow Airport on September 9, 2025. He later pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine, heroin and cannabis and conspiracy to import cocaine and cannabis. View 3 Images A Peroni bottle which led police to uncover EncroChat user Joseph Miles (Image: Merseyside Police)‌Merseyside Police Detective Inspector Jay Boardman said: "Law enforcement uncovering the use of Encrochat is the gift that keeps on giving.

Source: Daily Mirror March 27, 2026 20:53 UTC