A man from Leyland is among ten people jailed for their role in dealing heroin and crack cocaine in Blackpool.
Police described the gang as a county line organised crime group, with a ‘deal line’ phone used to direct street level drug runners in Blackpool sometimes being in possession of people out of the area – often in Bradford.
An investigation was carried out by police in 2024 and 2025.
The group would often use violence, carry weapons and there were disputes with rival gangs.
A hierarchy had been established within the group, with different members holding the ‘deal line’ phone at different times.
Instructions would be given regarding drugs and cash, when to purchase further supplies and directing other members to send out mass texts to customers advertising the sale of drugs.
Those holding the deal line phone would be in heavy contact with street dealers and ‘runners’ who were involved in the physical exchange of drugs and preparation of them for sale.
On 27 February, 10 people were jailed during a sentence hearing at Preston Crown Court after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs.
Lewis Feehan, 24, of no fixed address, was jailed for 10 years. Joshua Gill, 24, of Clinton Avenue, Blackpool, was jailed for nine years. Daniel Johnson, 20, of Clifford Avenue, Blackpool, was jailed for seven years and one month. Jareice Mitchell-Monteith, 23, of West Royd, Wilsden, Bradford, was jailed for seven years. Alan Adams, 56, of Ilford Road, Blackpool, was jailed for seven years. James Howson, 25, of Lord Street, Blackpool, was jailed for six years and nine months. Maxi-Watford-Stock, 20, of Talbot Road, Blackpool, was jailed for six years. Harvey Brooks, 21, of Leadale Road, Leyland, was jailed for four years and six months. Jack Chetwyn, 21, of Deansgate, Weston, Stoke-on-Trent, was jailed for three years and six months. Joshua Purcell, 18, of Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool, was sentenced to two years and three months detention.
Detective Chief Inspector Sean Kelly-Martland of Blackpool CID, said: “Our investigation uncovered and brought down a major organised supply line of Class A controlled drugs within the Blackpool area.
“The supply and the use of drugs brings misery to communities, and Lancashire Police will work tirelessly to investigate those who choose to involve themselves in supplying and dealing drugs.”
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