British Transport Police are launching a campaign to warn young teenagers in three major cities against getting drawn into drug crime. Theyve been described as akin to the Sopranos by a source close to the case. Graham Johnson, crime writer. "Ultimately, we see the direct link between drug use and the crime, violence and misery it funds and precipitates.". and in the wake of the riots formed the Toxteth-based Liverpool 8 Defence committee . Yes, that's true. A mob of drug dealers slept soundly unaware their "commercial scale" operation had been cracked by Merseyside Police until cops burst through their doors and arrested . The dad-of-five used the EncroChat handle MrBigArms to discuss cash exchanges of up to 600,000 and was shown to source and sell multi-kilo amounts of Class A drugs - including to co-defendant Thomas OBrien. It was particularly concerning to find that some of the youths also carried weapons. Stewart, 39, of Gem Street, Liverpool, received a sentence of 13-and-a-half years at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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His messages clearly identified him as the user of the atom-hawk Encrochat handle, which showed his involvement in conspiring to supply significant amounts of cocaine, heroin and cannabis, causing misery to the people of Merseyside. Video Unavailable. A drug dealer was caught with more than 60,000 of crack cocaine and heroin when plain-clothed transport officers has been sentenced. Burrell was said to operate just beneath Wright and was linked to 15kg of cocaine and 1.69kg of heroin. Teenage boys as young as 13 are being lured with promises of money and gifts to work for drug dealers, police have warned. We abide by the Editors Code of Practice and are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism. After being released, Showers started his criminal career as a bank robber. On Wednesday, Merseyside Police said a 35-year-old man injured in the shooting would be recalled to prison for allegedly breaching the terms of his licence conditions with "poor behaviour". "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. The brutal murder of 18-year-old Michael Toohey. ", Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? The resident, who has lived in the area for 52 years, said the murder had been "absolutely devastating" for the close-knit community. Nee also has previous convictions for theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, driving without insurance, and driving while disqualified. Fourteen have now been sentenced. Judge Anil Murray described the network as a large, professional, sophisticated, well-planned, well-organised and successful operation. The drug dealers . Teenage boys as young as 13 are being lured with promises of money and gifts to work for drug dealers, police have warned. . Sorry, we are not accepting comments on this article. 14:57, 4 NOV 2021. 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Liverpool has seen a number of dangerous gangsters, primarily drug dealers who also dealt in intense violence. The drug dealers, ranging from street dealers to their bosses, flooded the town with heroin and crack cocaine in operations typically run from Merseyside. Conspiracy to smuggle cannabis: 13 years. Birmingham and Liverpool to warn them away from getting involved with . Jean Martindale, whose grandson was in the same class as Olivia, said he was "very, very sad". Neither Nee nor the gunman have any links with the family. Neil Fetherstonhaugh Sunday World. This arrest is one of many in an international operation targeting . 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Another Liverpool drug dealer has been jailed under Operation Venetic, a police task force targeting criminals using the Encrochat encrypted messaging service. Curtis Francis Warren [2] [3] [4] (also known as Cocky; [2] born 31 May 1963) [5] [6] is an English gangster [7] and drugs trafficker who was formerly Interpol 's Target One and was once listed on The Sunday . Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? 60-year-old Christine Fitzgibbon (above, centre) is the matriarchal head of a Merseyside family whose drug connections extended round the globe. A drug dealer has been jailed after police tracked him down using his fingerprints from a photo he took holding cheese. Det Ch Supt Kameen said his force was "supporting her family as they try to come to terms with this tragedy". The sentences passed to the offenders are: - Four teenagers were given Youth Rehabilitation Orders, - Three teenagers were given Youth Referral Orders, - James OReilly, aged 29, of Old Quarry Drive, Exminster, was sentenced to 12 years, - Robert Hadwin, aged 31, of Ellery Drive, Liverpool, was sentenced to 6 years 9 months, - Liam Rhodes, aged 21, originally from the Tiverton area, was sentenced to 26 months, - Alfie Smith, aged 21, originally from the Exeter area was sentenced to 20 months. 3) Tick as many boxes as you like, for each newsletter you want. "Throughout the series, we build an understanding of what motivates people into crime of this nature to begin with, and Liverpool Narcos explores the roots of a trade that is one of the major social issues in Britain today. 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"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. 2023 BBC. Pancake was questioned by Merseyside Police, but not charged. Stewart had used the name Toffeeforce to conduct his EncroChat deals. Something went wrong, please try again later. Thirteen offenders pleaded guilty to the charges and three were found guilty by a jury following trial in November 2022. 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