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Drugs boss who ran operation from cell given 19 years Drugs boss who ran operation from cell given 19 years
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A jailed drugs gang boss, who continued running his operation from prison, has been sentenced to a further 19 years.A jailed drugs gang boss, who continued running his operation from prison, has been sentenced to a further 19 years.
Paul Williams, 40, from Bangor, Gwynedd, made 295 calls from his cell in one day, Caernarfon Crown Court heard.Paul Williams, 40, from Bangor, Gwynedd, made 295 calls from his cell in one day, Caernarfon Crown Court heard.
Judge Niclas Parry called it a "scandal".Judge Niclas Parry called it a "scandal".
Williams, originally jailed in 2003, was convicted of conspiracy to supply drugs and plotting to bring a mobile phone into HMP Dovegate, Staffordshire.Williams, originally jailed in 2003, was convicted of conspiracy to supply drugs and plotting to bring a mobile phone into HMP Dovegate, Staffordshire.
He brought large quantities from Manchester to north Wales for nearly two years.He brought large quantities from Manchester to north Wales for nearly two years.
There were at least 30 people involved in the syndicate, with Williams central to it.There were at least 30 people involved in the syndicate, with Williams central to it.
Judge Parry said: "The harm caused to the communities of north Wales, the city of Bangor and towns and villages of north west Wales in particular, is incalculable.Judge Parry said: "The harm caused to the communities of north Wales, the city of Bangor and towns and villages of north west Wales in particular, is incalculable.
"It's impossible to be accurate as to the total number of transactions and deliveries of drugs.""It's impossible to be accurate as to the total number of transactions and deliveries of drugs."
He has 57 previous offences and was serving eight years for supplying heroin and cocaine.He has 57 previous offences and was serving eight years for supplying heroin and cocaine.
At least 10 SIM cards and five mobile phones were linked to Williams. One phone was found in the back of a TV and another in a DVD player.At least 10 SIM cards and five mobile phones were linked to Williams. One phone was found in the back of a TV and another in a DVD player.
Judge Parry will be writing to the Home Secretary Theresea May to find out how Williams, who has 57 previous offences, was allowed to carry out his drug deals from behind bars. Judge Parry will be writing to the Home Secretary Theresa May to find out how Williams, who has 57 previous offences, was allowed to carry out his drug deals from behind bars.
Sentencing has begun for 28 defendants on drugs and money laundering charges.Sentencing has begun for 28 defendants on drugs and money laundering charges.