A MAN from the Rhyl area was sentenced today (March 8) for his involvement in County Lines drug supply 

Aldo Tamburrini, 30, from the Rhyl area, was convicted and sentenced to two years and one month in prison at at Liverpool Crown Court today for his involvement in County Lines drug supply.

Operation Blue Boron was an investigation by the Central Priority Crime Team into an organised crime gang run by Niall Barry and James Witham from Liverpool, supplying crack cocaine and heroin across North Wales. 

Barry and Witham were part of a group of four males who were convicted of the murder of Ashley Dale which occurred on the August 21 last year while they were operating the Kyle Line in North Wales.

The Kyle Line's phone was later recovered from Barry's possession when he was arrested by armed police on suspicion of Ashley's murder late on the evening of August 24 2022 at the Formby Hall Hotel, as was £10,275 in cash. 

Mr Tamburrini's personal phone and the drugs phone were also found to have both been moved between Liverpool and North Wales together on several occasions.

Aldo Tamburrini’s role in the operation, was to answer calls requesting drugs on behalf of the Kyle Line.

He covered the Rhyl area of the operation and was in contact with the County Line and also with Barry and Witham’s personal phones.

Mr Tamburrini denied the use of his personal number but he accidentally pocket dialled police during the conspiracy period and provided his details.

In February 2024, Catherine Doyle was also convicted of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs as part of the same investigation, and she was handed a two year custodial sentence, suspended for 24 months. 

During the investigation, Doyle supplied drugs into Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Abergele & Pensarn on behalf of the County Line.

Speaking after today's sentencing, investigating officer Detective Constable Chris Wynne said: “North Wales Police relentlessly pursues those who cause harm to our communities on a daily basis, and we will continue to make North Wales a hostile environment for those who seek to engage in criminal activity via the supply of illegal drugs. 

"Our commitment to work with neighbouring forces across borders highlights our pursuit of those who distribute drugs as part of Organised Crime Groups and we will continue to safeguard individuals who may be at risk due to the activities of these OCGs."