Manhunt for notorious gangster ramped up after absconding from prison
dailyrecord.co.ukThe manhunt for a notorious gangster, who conspired to buy guns, has been intensified after he absconded from prison.Thug Daniel Gee, now 44, was a leading member of an organised crime group that turned the Grizedale estate, Merseyside, into a 24-hour open air drug market.
Gee was jailed indefinitely for the public's protection in 2010 after a secret police probe captured him conspiring to buy guns and threatening to kill a teenager who had shot him during a New Year's day confrontation in 2008, reports the Liverpool Echo.It was revealed last night that Gee had absconded from jail and had gone on the run.
It is understood Gee was in a category D open prison when he absconded.Merseyside Police today confirmed that the investigations were being led by Cleveland Police.
The only category D open prison in the north east is Kirklevington Grange Prison.Cleveland Police have been approached for comment.Gee's status was confirmed by the Ministry of Justice.
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