Knowsley Drug Dealer Caught in County Lines Crackdown
Daniel Doyle, 21, from Knowsley, has been slammed with a four-and-a-half-year prison sentence for running a County Lines drug operation in North Wales. Doyle, who lives on Cotsford Close, admitted supplying heroin and crack cocaine at Mold Crown Court on 18 July.
Joint Police Sting Shuts Down ‘Scouse Paul’ Drug Line
The bust comes after Merseyside Police teamed up with North Wales Police to crack the notorious ‘Scouse Paul’ County Lines network. Cops used intelligence pinpointing a mobile number blasting flare messages to drug users around Rhyl, advertising heroin and crack.
Doyle was arrested last month during a raid in Rhyl. Turns out, he was still out on licence from a 24-month suspended sentence handed down in October 2022 for Class A drug dealing.
Detective Issues Warning Over County Lines Crime
Detective Inspector Gary Stratton said: “This investigation involved working closely with North Wales Police to gather sufficient intelligence to execute a warrant to ultimately shut down the ‘Scouse Paul’ County Line.”
“County Lines drug dealing feeds intimidation, violence, and fear in communities. Taking down Doyle’s operation protects countless people from harm.”
Public Urged to Help Fight Drug Crime
The Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership’s Eyes Open campaign is on high alert raising awareness about drug exploitation. Police urge anyone spotting drug offences to report immediately – dial 999 for emergencies or 101 and Twitter @MerPolCC for non-urgent tips.
You can also pass info anonymously to charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
