[1] Via the case notes it appears de Veulle had been travelling and working in America, and while in New York[2] it is said he first developed his cocaine habit.
With the outbreak of war in 1914, de Veulle travelled back to London and worked for a Mayfair theatrical costumier.
De Veulle bought drugs from the Lau Ping's and the actor Lionel Belcher, and supplied his friends and associates.
de Veulle also hosted orgies at his Mayfair flat where cocaine and opium (cooked up by Ada Lau Ping) were freely available.
[6] Though called up for active service in September 1918, de Veulle's drug addictions led him to be declared unfit for duty.
[7] Carleton wore a dress designed by de Veulle for the occasion, he himself attended in a tight-fitting harlequin's outfit.
[10] On 7 April, he pleaded guilty to conspiracy (along with Ada Lau Ping) to procure cocaine and was sentenced to eight months without hard labour.