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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Patrick Edrich

Smiling Bootle man jailed for role in 'Scouse Jack' County Lines operation

A man was sent down for his role in a "Scouse Jack" County Lines operation that ran crack and heroin into Runcorn.

Bootle man Craig Kenny was jailed for four years at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday, December 12 for his role in a County Lines operation. The 21-year-old, of Norton Street, pleaded guilty to supplying crack and heroin.

Kenny was arrested following a Merseyside Police investigation into a "Scouse Jack" County Lines operation which saw drugs supplied to Runcorn. Detective Inspector Gary Stratton: "We welcome this sentencing as Kenny is now behind bars and has time to reflect on his criminal activity.

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"The sentencing of Kenny forms part of Project Medusa, which is our ongoing work to tackle suspected County Lines drug supply and the criminal exploitation of vulnerable people. We have disrupted a chain of supply and taken a significant quantity of drugs off the streets and further afield, preventing them from damaging communities.

"We will continue to respond to all information given on suspected drug supply, in Merseyside and further afield."

You can report any concerns to police on 999 if a crime is in progress, via 101, or via Twitter @MerPolCC. You can also pass information via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org

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