Sold deadly chemical: man jailed after supplying substance online

Miles Cross admitted supplying a chemical online that was linked to at least two deaths and was sentenced to 14 years at Mold Crown Court.

Miles Cross admitted selling a chemical online that was later used in at least two deaths and was sentenced at Mold Crown Court. Prosecutors said he operated via an internet forum under a pseudonym and made the substance available by post. Police reported that searches recovered amounts of the chemical and electronic devices that linked him to the forum and payments. Known details: - He admitted supplying a chemical compound and in November pleaded guilty to four counts of intentionally doing an act capable of encouraging or assisting suicide. - Authorities said two people died after using the chemical he supplied. - North Wales Police said searches at his address found the substance and items that linked him to the online activity and a bank account used for payments. - The court sentenced him to 14 years in custody at Mold Crown Court. Summary: The court imposed a 14-year sentence after Mr Cross pleaded guilty to supplying a chemical compound connected to deaths. Authorities described the offences as exploiting vulnerable people in distress. Undetermined at this time.