Drug supply network cracked

One of the region's most prolific and feared drugs gangs has been sentenced to a total of 67 years behind bars. The criminal empire led by Anthony Diprose, ruled the Ryelands estate in Lancaster using violence and intimidation.

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Drug supply network cracked

one of the region's most prolific and feared drugs gangs has been sentenced to a total of 67 years behind bars. The criminal empire led by Anthony Diprose, a part-time cage fighter, ruled the Ryelands estate in Lancaster using violence and intimidation.

Police raids on gang members' homes found weapons which ranged from knuckledusters to machetes as well as bags of cocaine.

Our Lancashire reporter Amy Welch has been following the case.

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