Two men jailed for multi-kilo drug conspiracy

Two men from Liverpool have been sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court today (Friday 12 September) after pleading guilty to a series of drug offences, following an investigation by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Carl Brown, 38, of Regent Road, Liverpool and Paul McVerry, 42, of Herbert Taylor Close, Liverpool, both pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply heroin. Brown was sentenced to six years and six months in prison, while McVerry received a nine-year sentence.

During the investigation, detectives gathered intelligence and identified a ‘safe house’ which they were able to evidence was being used by Brown and McVerry  for the storage, adulteration, packaging and onward supply of multi kilos of cocaine and heroin.

On 21 May 2025, Brown was arrested at his home address.

Following his arrest, a warrant was executed at a property on Sandringham Road, identified as a 'safe house' used for drug preparation and distribution.

Inside the premises, the living room had been converted into a makeshift drug processing area. Officers discovered a table and chairs surrounded by mixing bowls, a blender, latex gloves, digital scales, and small bags, all covered in a brown powder. The remainder of the flat was sparsely furnished, indicating it was not used as a residence but solely for drug supply operations.

Numerous small street-sized ‘deal bags’ containing brown and white powder were found scattered across the table and floor. Hundreds of small white bags with their corners cut off, consistent with packaging for Class A drugs, were also found strewn across the room and inside a bin bag, highlighting the scale of the supply operation.

A clear bag containing brown powder was located under the table, appearing ready for packaging into street deals. Additional drug paraphernalia, including mixing bowls, digital scales, blender bottles, and drinking bottles, were found on the table in the front room.

McVerry was later arrested at Liverpool John Lennon Airport on 29 May 2025.

“This sentencing sends a clear message to those involved in the supply of Class A drugs. The evidence recovered from the safe house demonstrated the scale and sophistication of this operation, which posed a significant risk to our communities.

“We will continue to work tirelessly to dismantle organised crime networks and bring offenders to justice. I’d like to thank all officers and partners involved in this investigation for their dedication and professionalism."