Group of four convicted for supplying millions of doses of unauthorised medicines and illegal drugs

Three people have been found guilty today of selling unauthorised medicines and drugs through a website. A fourth pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing.

Everton Reynolds, 58, Paul Billingham, 56, and Junior Ranger, 44,  have all been convicted today (25 November 2025) at Wolverhampton Crown Court of playing key roles in conspiracy to supply unauthorised medicines and illegal drugs. Anita Rama, 48, had pleaded guilty to all the charges at an earlier hearing.

The Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU) of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) uncovered that these five defendants used websites to sell prescription-only medication including sleeping tablets, painkillers, medication to alleviate anxiety and erectile dysfunction, unauthorised medicines to the public, as well as Class B (Codeine) and Class C (including Alprazolam, Pregablin, Diazepam, and Zolpidem) drugs.

The investigation team conducted surveillance which revealed almost 1.9 million doses of medicinal products which were available online. Further evidence from Everton Reynolds’ mobile phone and laptop showed sales information to the value of almost 9.5 million doses of medical products.

Gayle Ramsay, Specialist Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service said: “These five defendants showed absolute disregard for the health consequences of selling unauthorised medicines and prescription only drugs to people without the proper professional medical consultation and authorisation to do so.

“The defendants would have no understanding as to the safety of these medicines and the impact of using them for potential buyers. The sale of any form of illegal drugs causes devastating consequences for people, the public and local communities.”

Andy Morling, Head of the Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU) at the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency said: “This conviction sends a clear message that the trafficking of medicines is a serious criminal offence that will be met with a robust and coordinated response by the MHRA. 

"The individuals involved showed a blatant disregard for public safety, placing people at real risk for their own financial gain. I am immensely proud of the work of my Criminal Enforcement Unit colleagues whose professionalism and persistence brought this organised criminal group to justice. We will continue to pursue those who threaten the public with dangerous and unlicensed medicines, wherever they operate.”