Man who sold suicide drugs to four people for £100 each jailed for 14 years

A man who sold £100 packets of poison that two people used to kill themselves has been jailed for 14 years for assisting suicide.

Miles Cross, 33, sold the chemical to four people including Shubhreet Singh, who was later found dead, Mold Crown Court heard.

A second suicide in the Thames Valley Police area, was also linked to Cross. Three other cases, involving people who survived, were similarly linked to him.

Police said Cross was a ‘predator’ who targeted the most vulnerable in society when they were at their lowest point.

Assistance Chief Constable Gareth Evans said: ‘It’s unique to North Wales Police in terms of our experiences, in terms of somebody who has no connection to people with suicidal ideation, using that vulnerability to specifically target them, especially for financial gain, to then go on to supply them with a lethal substance and encourage them to use it and probably what’s also unique is the digital element of that.’

One victim, in a personal impact statement, said: ‘At the time I made the decision to purchase this substance, I felt vulnerable, overwhelmed and struggled silently.

‘This experience caused me significant emotional pain. I’m no longer in that state of mind but I’ve had to work hard to heal and move forward in a healthier direction.

‘The fact that this was so easy makes me think, had I not come to my senses, I wouldn’t be where I am today.

‘Because this person made it so easily available makes me think they preyed on vulnerable people like me.

‘Although he does not know me and may not fully understand the impact of his actions the substance he advertised, sold and sent me could have ended my life and seriously impacted on my family.

‘I hope my words can be used to support others and to ensure safety for those who may be in similar situations.’

Cross previously pleaded guilty to four charges of intentionally doing an act capable of encouraging or assisting the suicide of another by providing a chemical compound.

He set up a business selling the chemical via an internet discussion forum and interacted under a pseudonym.

Cross joined the site in July 2024 and posted a QR code, which allowed people to order the chemical directly from him and pay via his bank account.

He received payments of £100 from four people and sent them the chemical through the post.

When police searched Cross’s address in January 2025, officers discovered amounts of the chemical and other paraphernalia.

And police analysis of his seized devices also linked him to the forum, social media profiles, and the bank account.

Detective Superintendent Chris Bell of North Wales Police, said: ‘Cross took advantage and exploited his victims in their most desperate moments, profiting off their vulnerability and mental illnesses.’

Alison Storey, specialist prosecutor with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) Special Crime Division, said: ‘Miles Cross preyed on four people in a distressed state and knowingly provided a substance intended to end their lives.

‘His actions were purely for financial gain, and he made the process of ordering the chemical online easy and accessible.

‘This case is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by those who aim to exploit vulnerable individuals online.’

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