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02 Sep 2010
Two young men have been jailed for drugs offences.
The pair, who are both from Warrington, were each sentenced to a
spell behind bars when they appeared at Warrington Crown Court last
week.
Ryan Smith, 24, of Eastford Road, was jailed for a total
of two-and-a-half years, and Bradley Nicholls, 20, of Irwell
Road, was jailed for a total of two years during the hearing
on Friday morning.
They had both pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with
intent to supply at an earlier hearing.
On Friday 30th October 2009 officers from Warrington South
Neighbourhood Policing Unit and the Northern Area Dedicated Drugs
Unit arrested the two men on Eastford Road, Warrington, as part of
an operation targeting cocaine supply in the Warrrington South
area.
They were in possession of 40 individual deals of cocaine with a
street value of between £1340 and £2160.
It is believed that these drugs were destined to be sold in and
around Stockton Heath.
During the operation officers executed numerous warrants,
arrested a number of people and seized what is believed to be a
large amount of Class A drugs and other items including cash.
A Proceeds of Crime Act hearing was held after the sentencing on
Friday.
The court agreed that Nicholls had benefitted from his crime to
the sum of £2,095. His available assets were determined at the
value of £295. Nicholls was ordered to pay the money back within 28
days or spend a further 1 day in custody.
The court agreed that Smith had benefitted from his crime to the
sum of £2,190. His available assets were determined at the value of
£390. Smith was ordered to pay back the money within 3 months or
serve a further 14 days in custody.
DC Jamie Thompson, from the Northern Area Dedicated Drugs Unit,
said: “Police and the courts take the issue of drug related crime
extremely seriously and the sentence handed out in this case
reflects that view. Two more local young men are now serving prison
sentences after getting involved in the supply of cocaine.
“The message is clear - if you involve yourself in the supply of
controlled drugs then you run the risk of not only going to prison,
but also having to pay back any money that you may have benefited
from as a result of your crime.”
He added: “We need the continued support of the public in
tackling drug use and supply. We would urge anyone with any
information to get in touch. The Northern Area Dedicated Drugs Unit
can be contacted directly on 01606 362650 or information can be
passed on anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.”