A CRIMINAL dubbed the "Silent Godfather" has admitted a catalogue of drugs offences.

Philip Baron, aged 57, from Kilmarnock, Ireland, has admitted conspiracy to import 60kg of cocaine, conspiracy to import cannabis and entering into money laundering arrangements at Liverpool Crown Court today (Tuesday).

Baron was part if a major international drugs ring, which bought drugs in South America and North Africa.

He will be sentenced on June 14 at Liverpool Crown Court.