Prison Drug Ring Masterminded by Inmate, Aided by 'Scarface' Parrot

Blackpool Drug Ring Bust

• police in Blackpool announced charges against 15 people involved in distributing heroin, ketamine, crack, and other drugs over a year and a half.
• The drug operation was reportedly masterminded by a prisoner who was directing activities from his jail cell.

Discovery of the Operation

• 💡 The scheme unraveled when prison guards discovered cell phones and a Wi-Fi router in the inmate's cell.
• 📱 These phones provided the crucial link, leading police to identify the runners, dealers, and money handlers operating on the outside.

The Parrot's Role

• 🦜 A key figure on the outside was the ringleader's girlfriend, whose phone contained videos of her pet parrot, Mango.
• 🗣️ Mango was reportedly taught to say drug-related phrases like "two for 25," a reference to drug pricing.
• 💰 Another video showed Mango in a pile of drug money, mimicking a 'Scarface' impression.

Sentencing and Aftermath

• ⚖️ The inmate kingpin received an additional 19 and a half years to his current 15-year sentence.
• 👩‍⚖️ His girlfriend was sentenced to 12 years, with other accomplices receiving lesser sentences.
• 🔍 Authorities are reportedly keeping an eye on Mango, given his potential as a "flight risk."