A man involved in a drugs supply operation between the Isle of Wight and Surrey has been ordered to pay back thousands of pounds made from his criminal activities.
Kieran Rainford also had his extensive collection of designer trainers confiscated by the courts for destruction, following a Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) hearing at Newport Crown Court on September 15.
The 39-year-old had previously been jailed for five and a half years on January 14 at the same court, for his involvement in the supply of heroin and cocaine between November 19, 2019 and February 15, 2021.
Shortly after his arrest in the Fareham area, Rainford was charged with two counts of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs – offences he initially denied before pleading guilty in Southampton Crown Court on November 24, 2021.
Phone data obtained by the police investigation revealed Rainford, of Cressall Close in Leatherhead, Surrey, was in charge of five phones which he used to send out 'marketing messages' to drug users on the Island, in addition to his own personal phone.
Following a lengthy investigation and careful analysis of phone data, officers were able to link Rainford to the ‘Mikey’ County Lines drug network.
During last week’s POCA hearing, Newport Crown Court heard that Rainford benefitted to the tune of £68,662.18 from his involvement in the drugs supply line.
A Confiscation Order for the money was raised, and it was determined that Rainford currently has £9,756.15 available to him, which he must pay within the next three months. Under the Confiscation Order, police and the courts can apply to seize further money and assets from Rainford in the future until the full £68k benefit has been paid off.
Police said:
"Tackling County Lines drug supply and the associated harm is a priority for us. We encourage anyone who has information about the supply of drugs in their area to report this to police, so we can develop a strong intelligence picture and take action.
"You can call us on 101, or submit information via our website: https://www.
"Alternatively, you can make a report 100% anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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