Mr. Ian Broughton

Ian is the founder and director of Expert Witness Services Ltd, and the former Specialist Drugs Advisor and the Lead Expert Witness Coordinator of the Metropolitan Police, London, U.K. A former New Scotland Yard detective with unparalleled experience of the illicit drugs trade within the U.K. and beyond.

Ian has over 35 years experience of drugs and firearms investigations as both the lead investigator and supervisor and over 20 years experience in performing the role of the Expert Witness. Highly commended by the Metropolitan Police, the National Crime Agency, and Judges in criminal trials, you can be assured that you are receiving genuine expertise in a unique and dynamic field. 

Ian's areas of expertise are extensive and are the primary reasons why he was invited onto many national working groups and committees. From social supply to street dealing, county lines to encrypted communications and Organised Crime, Urban street gangs and street slang to the Chemsex scene, illicit drugs labs and cannabis cultivation.

Ian is a registered expert in illicit drugs and psychoactive substances at the United Nations Development Programme. 

Ian is the lead trainer at Expert Witness Services and continues to deliver Expert Evidence and Drugs Awareness training to U.K. and international Police Services. The feedback received from serving police officers and staff speaks for itself and can be viewed via the website.

NCA, Metropolitan Police, HMRC, British Army

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