Taxi driver had £60k of cocaine in an Asda bag for life
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John Grace was the head of an organised crime group supplying class A drugs in Merseyside
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A taxi driver who had a money making sideline as the head of an organised crime gang was jailed today after being caught with four kg of cocaine in an Asda bag for life.
John Grace, 58, was arrested by police on January 11 2018 in Widnes , Cheshire. The drugs were said to have been worth in excess of £60,000.
Grace, of Waresley Crescent, Walton was convicted of supplying Class A drugs and was today sentenced to 12 years behind bars.
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Det Insp Nick Hughes said: "We’re committed to taking dangerous substances as well as dangerous people off our streets.
"The sentencing of Grace is a result of a long-running and complex operation in relation to suspected heroin and cocaine supply and money laundering offences, which we have been investigating since May 2017.
"We’ll continue, with the support of police forces across the North West and beyond, to target those suspected of being involved in the supply and distribution of drugs, and put them before the courts.
“Drug dealers often only think of themselves and their financial gain, not thinking of the ripple effects these substances have on those who use drugs, their families and friends.
“We want Merseyside to be a safe and secure county. I would encourage the public to report those involved in supplying drugs.
“If you suspect drug dealers to be operating in your area, please DM @MerPolCC or call @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 so we can investigate accordingly.”