11K views, 21 likes, 1 loves, 17 comments, 10 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Liverpool Echo News: Michael Toohey was chased by a gang of drug dealers and beaten to death. It said that 15% of the teenagers had seen drugs being offered or sold on social media, and 18% at school. Conspiracy to smuggle cannabis: 13 years. Kingpin Francis Fearon, 30, and three leading drug dealers jailed for 11 years; . 14:57, 4 NOV 2021. Gang leaders orchestrating a huge drug supply operation linking Devon and Liverpool used children to arrange deals and sell heroin and crack cocaine to addicts. She was the so-called company secretary. The conviction is the latest in the huge police operation that followed the cracking of the EncroChat system. DJ Andy Carroll (left) discusses how music and drugs intertwined. British Transport Police (BTP) said officers have seen messages sent out by drug dealers asking who wants to make 500 this weekend? as they draw young people into the gangs. "Where I expected unashamed bravado, I found an appreciation for their own errors of judgement and a deep understanding of the impact of their involvement in the trade. Three of the men, James Wright, Sean Burrell and Thomas OBrien, were high-ranking dealers who commanded influence over a a major drugs network that sourced and sold huge quantities of cocaine, heroin and cannabis. The Liverpool Echo sends newsletters on a wide range of topics - including our daily news bulletin, now going out three times a day. Next week, the spotlight will be on Liverpool as a new documentary deep dives into the city's drug trade throughout the 1980s and 90s. The charges, and ultimately the convictions, resulting from this investigation are based on the evidence presented to the court.. Watch: CCTV shows moments before girl, 9, shot dead. This arrest is one of many in an international operation targeting . [CDATA[ */ "Communication evidence supported by police observations and drug seizures provided vital evidence that enabled the police and CPS to build a strong case to secure these convictions and shut down the criminal network. These are the faces of 33 crooks jailed for their role in peddling misery across Widnes. A drug dealer is an individual who sells drugs, of any type or quantity, illegally. 32 Edale Road, Allerton, Liverpool, was the family home. Getting involved in the supply of drugs is serious and there are serious consequences when you are caught. The specialist role of the Crown Prosecutor in this has been essential as without their guidance and input, as well of the presentation of the case by Mr Tully KC, we would not have effectively dismantled this OCG and prevented further victims being drawn into their web. The group was busy at different times in towns all over the county, including Ilfracombe, Torquay and Cullompton. You can also send story ideas to northwest.newsonline@bbc.co.uk, Former drug dealer held after girl, 9, murdered, Police given name in hunt for Olivia's killer, Shooting victim was ray of sunshine - school head, Girl, 9, shot dead after gun chase spills into home, Where's the best place to live in Liverpool? 33 drug dealers were jailed for a combined total of more than 180 years after a massive police operation, Get the latest crime reports and stories from Liverpool Echo straight to your inbox. Within weeks of his return from Spain, Pancake was squabbling with Nicky Ayers, 46, a convicted Liverpudlian drug dealer. The conviction is the latest in the huge police operation that followed the cracking of the EncroChat system. Thirteen offenders pleaded guilty to the charges and three were found guilty by a jury following trial in November 2022. The police launched their strike day after previous operations had led to 237,000 being found in one dealers home which had been promoted by EncroChat messages of several key members being analysed by detectives. Liverpool drug dealer who used EncroChat jailed after cheese picture analysed for prints. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. } Video Unavailable. Mr Wilkinson added: "As part of Operation Venetic, Merseyside Police has so far arrested more than 60 people, many of whom have been charged with serious drug trafficking or firearms offences. READ MORE: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/city-centre-takeaway-serving-burgers-17584391Video from @LivEchoNews. But Judge Murray said Wright, who used the EncroChat handle StunHun, had led a double life in which many of his friends and family wrongly believed him to be an upstanding member of society. Ann Hampshire, of the CPS South West Complex Casework Unit, said: This was a complex case involving a drugs supply network sourcing cocaine and heroin from Liverpool to be sold in Devon, principally in Exeter, Torbay and North Devon. The detective said "his love of Stilton cheese" ultimately led to his downfall after his palm and fingerprints were analysed and it was established they belonged to Stewart. 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Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Sam Smoothy, said: Throughout the life of the investigation the prosecution team prioritised keeping people safe by taking positive action against those involved where appropriate, ensuring that all the available evidence was carefully reviewed and considered. The gang was involved in widescale, sustained, serious drug dealing. A Liverpool drug dealer atom-hawk has been jailed today, Friday 16 December, for his leading role in Encrochat drugs supply. Trips to Turkey were via circuitous routes. Cannabis dealer Jack Delaney was jailed after a judge described the 'skunk' form of the drug as 'a very dangerous chemical indeed'. Jean Martindale, whose grandson was in the same class as Olivia, said he was "very, very sad". In 2018 he was sentenced to three years and nine months for burglary. Viewers also get an inside look at the personalities of Showers, Burton and Mee - something which Anthony said throws up some surprises. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. However, the gang was brought down in a series of dawn raids after their secretive EncroChat messages were obtained by detectives. Carl Stewart, 39, was identified through his fingerprints after police analysed the image he posted in an online chat. 3) Tick as many boxes as you like, for each newsletter you want. Det Ch Supt Kameen said his force was "supporting her family as they try to come to terms with this tragedy". Read about our approach to external linking. The Fitzgibbon clan dealt in violence, money and drugs for more than a decade, amassed a fortune, yet claimed thousands of pounds in benefits, writes Channel 4 News Home Affairs Correspondent Simon Israel. 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