'Proud dad', 35, who dealt huge amounts of Class A drugs dies behind bars
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA convicted drug dealer known by the Encrochat handle 'Diorpaw' has died behind bars. John Digweed died at HMP Garth in Lancashire today, the Prison Service confirmed.
Digweed was serving a 25-year prison sentence for supplying vast amounts of cocaine and heroin. An investigation into the death has begun.
The 'proud dad' was sentenced in 2022 after being unmasked as a drug dealer who shifted 40 kilos of class A drugs, using the name 'Diorpaw' on Encrochat, an encrypted communications network which operated as a 'WhatsApp for criminals'. READ NEXT: Neighbours horrified as baby's remains found at house Today a Prison Service spokesperson told the Manchester Evening News: "John Digweed died at HMP Garth on 13 April and our thoughts are his family and friends.
As with all deaths in custody, the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will investigate." It is understood his next of kin have been informed.
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