LIVE: Ex-Liverpool gangster John Burton talks about his life of crime

A former north Liverpool drug dealer who once masterminded a £1million trafficking conspiracy is now working with young people escape the clutches of County Lines type gangs.
Vauxhall man John Burton once invested the proceeds of his drug money in properties across Spain and lived out an enviable lifestyle complete with sun kissed villas and fast cars.
The then crook became known as the 'Juicebomb' in Liverpool because he used steroids and his weight ballooned to around 16 stone.
John assumed he was beyond the reach of the law until police burst into his home one morning and arrested him in front of his family.
In 2012 he was jailed for nine and a half years jail for masterminding a £1million conspiracy which sent regular supplies of cannabis, cocaine and amphetamine to street dealers in South Wales and the West Midlands.
John was later stripped of the homes and businesses he had acquired from drugs during a Proceeds of Crime hearing.
Today John, a fully reformed character, wants to keep young men away from the type of drug gangs he once presided over.
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[@alphadelta4034]

Met John on a plane to TURKEY this year and he’s a genuine sound fella! Not many about like him anymore and he’s got my respect, helped me and my Mrs out massively while we were out there and he didn’t have to do that. Sound as fk with a heart of gold 👊🏼

[@jochee40]

Brilliant interview and a great insight in to the criminal world and its not worth it

[@trudi104]

What an inspiration.
Amazing man 👍

[@michaelohare2928]

Will never forget the quad nights John you had to be there to understand !

[@chasey2327]

90-94 golden era of proper pills - one and your done for a top nite £15

[@ynwa9785]

Whata man highest respect for John

[@warrenbrennan2915]

Is rite John,yu might remember me mate yu tryd too help me in Liverpool wen I shud of took the help that you try an get people in opportunity's mate yur the best in my opinion lad Warren.. take it Nelson may Allah bless you in your life..

[@jltthomson8952]

You no what your amazing johnx

[@JohnCleary-vg7ci]

Ex gang boss trying to be something that he is not still dabbling ?

[@barryhawkins-sk4qq]

I am from Dublin iwood say he has irish family iseen him on billy moore pod cast he is sound u can c he is stright

[@beargreen5869]

Ex gangster ha ha 😂😂🤣🤣

[@muzzer98989]

Tell him to his face 😮