Andrew Richard Barnes

Andrew Richard Barnes, known as 'British Andy,' is a former British pilot who became embroiled in the drug smuggling operations of the Medellin Cartel in the 1980s. He is most notably recognized for piloting a C-46 aircraft that crashed during a test flight at Norman's Cay in The Bahamas, which subsequently drew significant attention from law enforcement and marked a turning point in drug trafficking in the region. His post-smuggling life has been marred by criminal acts, including arson and attempted murder, leading to multiple prison sentences.