Wirral drug dealer jailed

A Wirral drug dealer has been jailed today, Tuesday 17 September, after advertising the ‘Tony line’ to peddle heroin and crack cocaine.

Antony Doyle, 36 years, of Pasture Road in Moreton, pleaded guilty at Liverpool Crown Court for being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine and was jailed for three years and nine months today.

On 12 August officers executed a warrant at his home and found a mobile phone which identified the Tony line advertising the Class A drugs. Officers arrested and detained him.

Detective Inspector Peter Sloan said: “Organised crime is hugely damaging to our communities, often involving intimidation, violence and creating fear and it is these criminals who run County Lines, and this sentencing prevents Doyle from and harming communities by selling drugs on the streets.

“Criminals involved in organised crime have no thought for anyone other than themselves, and their criminal intent and greed.

“I would ask anyone who has any information about who is supplying or selling drugs in their area to contact us so we can take action.” 

Read more here about how to spot the signs of exploitation linked to drug dealing and the
Eyes Open campaign, introduced by Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership: www.eyes-open.co.uk
 
You can also report any concerns to police on 999 if a crime is in progress, via 101, or via X @MerPolCC.
 
You can also pass information via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.