Sean Parris, 36, of Carter Street, Toxteth, has been sentenced to six years in prison after admitting his involvement in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. Parris controlled a drugs graft line that advertised the sale of these Class A drugs between June and August 2026.
He was arrested on August 24 following an investigation by Merseyside Police's County Lines team, Project Medusa. Officers executed a warrant at a property and detained Parris as he attempted to flee from the rear of the building.
Evidence from seized devices
Analysis of messages stored on devices seized during the arrest revealed large volumes of broadcast messages sent to customers advertising the sale of heroin and crack cocaine.
Parris appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday, September 22, for sentencing after pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. He was sentenced to six years in prison.
Police response
Detective Chief Inspector Gary Stratton, from Project Medusa, said: "Parris sought to profit from the supply of dangerous Class A drugs into our communities, but the work of Project Medusa ensured he was identified, arrested and brought to justice.
"His sentence demonstrates our determination to target those who control drugs lines, bring them before the courts and protect communities from the harm they cause."
Project Medusa's wider impact
Project Medusa combines enforcement, investigation and prevention activity to tackle County Lines and child criminal exploitation across Merseyside. It includes the County Lines Taskforce, the Operation Toxic investigation team and Operation Stonehaven, which focuses on early intervention and prevention.
Between April and August 2026, officers closed 167 county lines, made 266 arrests and secured 282 charges. They also made 706 safeguarding referrals to protect vulnerable people at risk of exploitation and seized 53 knives from those involved in County Lines activity.
The Eyes Open campaign continues to raise awareness of child criminal exploitation and County Lines. It highlights how gangs groom children with promises of friendship and 'free' gifts such as designer clothes, vapes and expensive bikes, trapping them in cycles of debt and exploitation. Young people, parents and carers are urged to keep their #EyesOpen for the signs of criminal exploitation and to report concerns.
