THREE drug dealers have been jailed after supplying cocaine to Rugby through what they called the ‘Mario’ line.
Erlin Murataj, 26, from Rugby, has been jailed for three years and two months for possession of cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply.
Klevjan Beraj, 26, from Derby, was jailed for five years for possession of cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply, and being concerned in the supply of cocaine.
A third man, from Rugby, was jailed for nine months. for possession of cannabis with intent to supply.
A Warwickshire Police spokesperson said: “We first found out about the ‘Mario’ line when we arrested someone for an unrelated offence.
“When accessing the arrested person’s phone, we found they’d been buying cocaine in text messages – and we turned those scraps of information into a robust case.
“With all the evidence we’d gathered, the courts granted us a warrant to raid a property in Rugby – and in June we did just that, making four arrests and seizing £60,000 of drugs.”
Det Cons Thomas Mills said: “Using telecommunications analysis and other expert skills, we discovered that Klevjan Beraj was found to control and manage the ‘Mario’ line, and that Erlin Murataj and a third man were assisting.
“This is another serious disruption which only adds onto recent successes in the ongoing fight against drugs in Warwickshire.
“Ultimately, these are toxic substances that destroy lives and wreck communities. If you’re involved in their sale, we’ll be at your door soon enough.”
