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A Liverpool man has been jailed for 14 years and eight months for his part in a Class A and B drugs conspiracy.
As part of a joint investigation between Merseyside Police and the National Crime Agency (NCA) the Organised Crime Partnership (OCP) established that between April and June 2020, Anthony James Doyle, 35, of Valentine Grove, Aintree, conspired with others to supply a total of over 175kg of cocaine, heroin, amphetamine, ketamine and cannabis.
Doyle who was attributed to the Encrochat handle ‘Tinbrow’ pleaded guilty to two charges of supplying Class A controlled drugs and three charges of conspiring to supply Class B drugs.
He was jailed earlier this week at Liverpool Crown Court.
The court heard that Doyle played a leading role in the enterprise of being concerned / acquiring / supplying significant quantities of Class A and Class B drugs and his supply operations were daily spanning the UK and Europe.
He also operated a County Lines Drug Supply to criminal associates in South Wales.
Detective Inspector Laura Parr from the Organised Crime Partnership said: “We know all too well how drugs cause widespread misery and devastation in our communities and we are committed to stamping it out and bringing offenders to justice.
“Thankfully there is now one less drug dealer causing harm on our streets.
“Doyle wrongly believed he could hide behind Encrochat devices, but sadly for him this wasn’t the case and he is now serving a lengthy prison sentence of over 14 years.
“I hope this result shows that our officers remain committed to pursuing people who think they are above the law and believe they can evade justice.
“We will continue to target criminals like Doyle by thoroughly examining any evidence and carrying out any necessary searches across Merseyside.”
Anyone with information on drug dealing is asked to contact @MerPolCC, or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.