Drug Dealer Caught in County Lines Crackdown
Callum Taylor Jailed for Heroin and Crack Supply
Callum Taylor, 25, from Woodchurch, was locked up at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday, 7 December. He was found guilty of conspiring to supply Class A drugs, specifically heroin and crack cocaine, between 3 April and 27 May this year.
On top of that, Taylor received a nine-month sentence for conspiring to smuggle prohibited items into HMP Berwyn prison in Wrexham.
Operation Toxic Targets ‘JJ’ Line in Wirral
Police nabbed Taylor as part of Operation Toxic, cracking down on the notorious ‘JJ’ Line drug network operating in Wirral. Officers raided his Hoole Road home in July 2023, arresting and charging him.
Project Medusa Cracks Down on County Lines Crime
Detective Sergeant Gerard Farley said:
“Taylor’s arrest is part of the proactive action we take under Project Medusa, working across force boundaries to get County Lines criminals off the streets.”
“His sentence shows our commitment to wiping out organised crime and drug supply, which ruin so many lives.”
Farley urged the public to come forward with any info, saying:
“Information from the public is vital to break down organised crime groups that spread misery in our communities.”
Operation Toxic and EVOLVE Make Waves in Merseyside
Operation Toxic forms part of Project Medusa, a Merseyside-led initiative tackling County Lines drug dealing and child exploitation nationwide. It runs alongside Clear, Hold, Build, known locally as EVOLVE, active since last year in Woodchurch, Beechwood, and Noctorum.
Since May, officers have:
- Made 722 arrests
- Conducted 1,686 stop-and-searches
- Executed 18 warrants targeting organised crime
- Seized crossbows, knives, over £38,000 cash, and tons of Class A and B drugs
- Made 43 safeguarding referrals linked to child criminal and sexual exploitation
Regular high-visibility patrols on local estates disrupt crime and reassure residents.
Speak Up and Help Police Shut Down County Lines
If you have information on County Lines in your area, message @MerPolCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always dial 999.
