Clough’s role ended in May following his arrest over offences that showcased his brutality.
The – year-old was part of a group that kidnapped, tortured and dumped a heroin addict in a river.
As they enforced a drug debt they held the victim prisoner in a taxi while his finger was snapped.
He was then thrown into the River Plym in the middle of the night.
Incredibly, much of the incident was filmed and put on Snapchat.
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The recording showed one of the men snapping the finger of their victim on the orders of Clough, said to have been the ringleader.
Clough had been under the surveillance of detectives probingCornett’s multiple conspiracies for monthsby this stage.
It was not suggested at sentencing that the punishment was linked to the Liverpool supply line.
) Clough, who was once the subject of an anti-social behavior order, was given eight years in jail for false imprisonment and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Sentencing him over the conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, Judge Anil Murray dismissed his claims he was vulnerable to being manipulated by others.
Judge Murray said he did not believe Clough would be “cajoled” into anything he did not want to do and said he was “entirely satisfied” he did not need the intermediary who accompanied him during the trial.
Clough, of Manifolds Gardens, Plymouth, was jailed for years – a sen tence that will run consecutively to his false imprisonment term.
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Judge Anil Murray, who presided Over two trials and two weeks of mitigation before sentencing gang members at Liverpool Crown described the outfit as “a large, professional, sophisticated, well-planned, well-prepared, successful and persistent operation”.
Detective Inspector Paul McVeigh said: “Today marks the end of one of the longest and most extensive investigations ever undertaken by North West Regional Organized Crime Unit.
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“This group went to great lengths to try to avoid detection, including the use of sophisticated mobile phone technology specifically designed to hide their identities. Unfortunately for them, our detectives were one step ahead and able to track their movements and monitor their activities.
“By the end of the investigation, we had analyzed five million lines of phone data, representing calls and texts made by the group. “
The man at the top: Liam Cornett
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Known as the Lam, the – year-old from Huyton, ran the whole operation.
He spent most of his time living a lavish lifestyle in Spain with no legitimate means of income.
He did not have a hands on role, instead delegating the smuggling, storage and distribution of cocaine, heroin and amphetamines.
He was seen having meetings with underworld connections in Cardiff, Torquay and Exeter.
Cornett partied in the Netherlands and Monaco – where he enjoyed helicopter and Bentley rides.
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Cornett was jailed for 28 years and, upon release, will be the subject of a Serrious Crime Prevention Order that severely restricts his access to cash and connections.
Principal organizer: Michael Rice*********************************
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A trusted lieutenant, Rice traveling frequently to meet associates around the country.
He was described as a “facilitator” who made significant contact with the couriers used by this gang, and controlled the graft phone lines.
The 29 – year-old, of Moses Street inDingle, enjoyed a holiday to Monte Carlo with Cornett that included a helicopter ride.
His involvement in the drugs plot ended when he was caught with a handgun during a dramatic armed police stop on Allerton Road in December 2017.
His year, eight month sentence will run consecutive to the six years he received for possession of that Glock.
Principal organizer: Kieran Eves
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Another trusted lieutenant, Eves operated at a similar level to Rice.
The 28 – year-old, of Carriage Close in Hale, was involved in high-level meetings and organized the arrival of drugs and wielded substantial influence.
He was viewed as sitting just below Rice in the hierarchy.
He was sentenced to a total of 13 years and nine months for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, burglary, possession with intent to supply and the possession of criminal property.
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Lead organizer: Craig Gowland
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A trusted member, Gowland traveled with other key players and had significant telephone contact with others.
He was involved in transferring large amounts of money abroad and the handover of controlled drugs. He controlled a Liverpool-based ‘graft’ drugs phone and also featured in supply lines to the Hull area.
Gowland, 26 and of Corn Street,Dingle, was jailed for 21 years and four months for conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs and possession of a stun gun.
Lead organizer: Carl Maddocks
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A close, trusted associate of Cornett, Maddocks featured heavily in the distribution of Class A drugs to Devon and actively worked in the Devon and Cornwall area, where he controlled a courier who made (drug trips to Liverpool.
The 23 – year-old, of South Hill Road inDingle, was said to be “intelligent” and the court heard he left university to care for his mum before he became involved in the conspiracy.
He was jailed for (years and eight months.)
Lead organizer: Bobby Hill************************************************
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Hill was with Cornett and Gowland before moving to Plymouth in early 75706, where he was seen to control the Plymouth-based couriers during their identified journeys to Liverpool. He was jailed for eight years and eight months.
Clough lived in Plymouth and was in close contact with Rice on days of couriering activity between Merseyside and Plymouth.
He was already involved in drug dealing on the south coast when Cornett and Rice met up with him, the group agreeing to work together.
Clough ran the Plymouth arm for Cornett based on his own operation – this was an example where the Liverpool gang worked alongside a local network rather than take their customers from them.
The 29 – year-old, of Manifolds Gardens, Plymouth, was jailed for 20 years for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
This sentence will be added to an eight year term he is already serving for false imprisonment after he was part of a gang that kidnapped, tortured and dumped a heroin addict in a river.
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Corner, and of Moses Street in Dingle, was lifelong friend of Bobby Hill and played a key role in the Plymouth operation.
In November he was detained at Liverpool John Lennon Airport with £ 25, hidden in his luggage. It is thought the cash was being taken to Cornett, who was in Spain at the time.
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He was jailed for six years and eight months.
Local organizer: Ryan Perry*******************************
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Perry, and of Schomberg Street, Kensington, was involved from the outset. He traveled with Cornett to Devon where they made arrangements with Darryl Clough over the Plymouth conspiracy and he was involved in the creation of the Exeter operation.
He was also involved in the Hull operation.
He was jailed for nine years.
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Hamill, and of Aigburth Drive, was recruited by Cornett to operate the Liverpool graft line, which he took control of after the arrests of Rice and Eves. He was jailed for eight years.
Stelfox, and of Window Lane inGarston, acted as a courier, traveling to Exeter by train on the same occasions Cornett and Perry drove down. It was suggested he was carrying the drugs that would be offered as samples as the gang attempted to move into the city.
He became a runner and supplier for the gang oin Exeter, though his involvement is not thought to have lasted more than two months.
He was jailed for nine years.
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McGivern, 20 and of Richmond Park in Anfield, ******** was an organizer in the Hull and Exeter operations, answering directly to Rice. He was jailed for four years and 10 months.
Local Organizer: Reece Baker
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Baker, and of Broom Park in Plymouth, was an organizer in the Exeter operation but did take part in some courier runs to Liverpool.
While on bail after being caught with one drugs stash, he left another haul in the back of a taxi. When he rang the firm for his package back he gave his real details. The taxi company had reported the drugs to the police and Baker was arrested.
He was jailed for five years and four months.
Courier: Karl Davenport**********************************************************************************
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He was recorded making trips down from Liverpool, returning with cash on some occasions. He was jailed for seven and a half years.
Courier: John McDonough*****************************
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McDonough, 65 and of Speke Road, was recorded making two courier runs to Exeter, where he handed drugs over in the car park of the Royal Devon and Exeter hospital. He was jailed for four years and eight months.
Courier: Stefan Donovan*******************************
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Donovan, 32 and of no fixed abode, was from the Sale area of Manchester and a friend of Gowland, who recruited him. He was jailed for seven years.
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Addicott, and of Lipson Road, Plymouth, was recruited after the arrest of Davenport.
He was involved in the motor trade and therefore had an excuse for traveling the country.
He made 11 runs, carrying cash and drugs. He was jailed for eight years and nine months.
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Burgess, and also of Lipson Road, accompanied Addicott on six of the courier runs. On the last one, grams of cocaine was found in the camper van they were traveling in. She was jailed for four years.
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Tucker, and of Hillcrest, Cullompton, only had one recorded incident linked to the gang. In December 2018 He was seen to meet Davenport in the car park of a bike shop just outside Exeter.
Police swooped on Tucker and he was found with 248 grams of cocaine on him.
He was jailed for two years and eight months.
Street dealer: Edward Morrin
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Morrin, 65, was a street dealer for the gang in Exeter. He repeatedly sold drugs to undercover officers probing the group. He was jailed for three years and nine months.
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Tape, and of Matthews Court in Exeter, was another street dealer in the Exeter area. He also sold drugs to undercover officers. He was jailed for 35 months.
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Cubbin, 65 and of Clifton Hill in Exeter, was a drug user and a customer of the gang. He had one recorded involvement, when he stepped in to replace Tape for a November 2017 meet up. He was jailed for three years.
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Hill, and of Fernie Crescent, Dingle
, is the uncle of Maddocks and cousin of Bobby Hill.
He admitted money laundering in relation to profits made from the street dealing operation.
The court heard he had “outstanding” prison references. He was sentenced to 29 months.
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Originally from Liverpool, Daniels, 43 and living in Newquay, organized drugs couriers.
He was jailed for four years and nine months.
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