The kingpin and his crew thought they were untouchable, but the feds had other plans. Unseen footage captures the moment police swooped on Paul Lockyer's 24/7 drug operation in Liverpool. The Merseyside Organised Crime Partnership (OCP) took down this gang, known for their audacious marketing stunts 😂.
Lockyer and his right-hand man James Neary were cornered during a raid that netted over 9,000 customers' contact info from their 'graft phone.' One of their promo messages offered a cocaine deal to celebrate the release of a footballer's dad from Colombian kidnappers. Classic move, bruv.
The OCP, formed in 2021 as part of the government's drug strategy, has been a game-changer. In five years, they've bagged 108 criminals for a combined 851 years, seized £1.8m in cash, and identified £51m in criminal assets. Not bad for a day's work.
Footage from the raid shows officers entering Michelle Higgins' home, where large amounts of cocaine were found in a saucepan on the kitchen counter. Lockyer used his ill-gotten gains to fund a luxury lifestyle: designer creps, fancy whips, and private yacht holidays 🌊.
OCP Merseyside's Jon Hughes laid down the law: "We're committed to protecting Merseyside communities. If you're involved in serious crime, we will come for you, take your assets, and send you down for good."