A notorious Blackpool drugs gang has been smashed by police and handed a collective sentence of more than 63 years behind bars.
County Lines Crime Ring Smashed
The gang ran a ruthless county line, using a ‘deal line’ phone to control street-level drug runners. The phone often ended up in the hands of people from out of town – mainly Bradford – to dodge detection.
Between 2024 and 2025, Lancashire Police investigated the ‘Pabz’ line, uncovering a vicious organised crime group (OCG) armed and ready to use violence. The gang was caught dealing Class A drugs – heroin and cocaine – across Blackpool’s streets.
The cartel operated a strict hierarchy. “Deal line” phone holders managed drug and cash flows, ordered fresh supplies, and sent mass texts to customers advertising drugs. They were in constant contact with dealers and runners, who handled the dangerous street trades.
Ten Gang Members Locked Up
On 27th February, Preston Crown Court sentenced ten gang members after they pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. The jail terms reeked of justice:
- Lewis Feehan, 24, no fixed address – 10 years
- Joshua Gill, 24, Clinton Avenue, Blackpool – 9 years
- Daniel Johnson, 20, Clifford Avenue, Blackpool – 7 years, 1 month
- Jareice Mitchell-Monteith, 23, Wilsden, Bradford – 7 years
- Alan Adams, 56, Ilford Road, Blackpool – 7 years
- James Howson, 25, Lord Street, Blackpool – 6 years, 9 months
- Maxi-Watford-Stock, 20, Talbot Road, Blackpool – 6 years
- Harvey Brooks, 21, Leadale Road, Leyland – 4 years, 6 months
- Jack Chetwyn, 21, Deansgate, Weston, Stoke-on-Trent – 3 years, 6 months
- Joshua Purcell, 18, Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool – 2 years, 3 months detention
Police Crack Down on Serious Crime
Detective Chief Inspector Sean Kelly-Martland 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.”
This operation was part of Operation Warrior, Lancashire Police’s commitment to tackling serious crime. Supported by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw, it targets gangs involved in violence, drug supply, exploitation, and fraud – protecting communities from the havoc drugs and crime wreak.
