County lines drug dealer jailed for supplying class A drugs

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 07:13 · Archive

Joe Gil, 26, was sentenced to 40 months in custody for supplying cocaine and heroin to Norwich addicts as part of a county lines operation.

County lines drug dealer Joe Gil, 26, has been jailed for 40 months after admitting his involvement in supplying cocaine and heroin to addicts in Norwich. Gil burst into tears in the dock upon being sentenced at Norwich Crown Court.

Gil was arrested on 3 January 2024 in an Audi car in Grove Walk, Norwich, after running from police. Officers found multiple mobile phones in a man bag in the vehicle, along with heroin, cocaine and cash. A further search of his address in Cherry Close, Norwich, yielded additional drugs and money. Gil had also admitted possession of cannabis.

Analysis of the phones revealed Gil had sent more than 3,000 bulk text messages to potential customers advertising the availability of class A drugs. The operation ran for three months from October 2023 to January 2024. Recorder Alexandra Robson told Gil he had played a significant role in the street dealing enterprise.

How it is being reported

• Drug dealer bursts into tears in dock after being jailedCounty lines drug dealer Joe Gil, 26, burst into tears after he was jailed for the "significant role" he played in supplying class A drugs to Norwich addicts.Norwich Evening News · 10 Oct, 06:00
• Drug dealer bursts into tears in dock after being jailedCounty lines drug dealer Joe Gil, 26, burst into tears after he was jailed for the "significant role" he played in supplying class A drugs to Norwich addicts.Eastern Daily Press · 10 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Joe Gil · Norwich Crown Court · Norwich · Grove Walk · Cherry Close

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