# Father Sentenced for Drug Trafficking with Teen in Van | Liverpool News

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Podcast: [Liverpool News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/liverpool-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572917)
Published: 2026-07-11T15:45:09+00:00
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A dad in Crosby, Darren McDonnell, 41, got seven-and-a-half years for hauling over 6,000 MDMA pills and 2,000 2CB tablets—worth £70K–£140K—while his 13-year-old ADHD son rode shotgun. Police pulled him over on the M62; he claimed he was forced into it to pay off a £900 cannabis debt. With 11 prior convictions but this being his first supply charge, his defense portrayed him as a devoted caregiver to his partner battling cervical cancer. The judge called the teen’s presence a major aggravating factor and said McDonnell knowingly acted as a courier for a major operation. He pleaded guilty via video link from Liverpool Crown Court. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/31d6bf348813e09c

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