Drugs Conspiracy Sentences Totalling Over 40 Years

Eight men and one woman have been sentenced today (Friday 30^th June) to a total of over 40 years in prison after bringing class A drugs into Cleveland.

In September 2019, Cleveland Police Organised Crime Unit commenced a proactive investigation into the criminal activities of the Hartlepool-based group, who were orchestrating the supply of large quantities of cocaine into the Cleveland area from Merseyside.

Around 14 kilograms of high purity cocaine and around £200,000 was seized during the course of the investigation.

Patrick Bradley, aged 31, is known to hold a leading role in directing and organising the rest of the group. He is already in prison serving a sentence for other offences. Today he was given eight years and two months in prison.

Tyler Scott, aged 31, possessed and used the proceeds of crime, living a cash rich lifestyle throughout the period of the conspiracy. She was given a two-year community order.

34-year-old Martin Oliver pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. He was given 2 years and 8 months in prison.

29-year-old Anthony Gofton also held a senior role in the group and controlled other members. He was sentenced to five years in prison.

Daniel Brown, aged 29, handled over £100,000 in criminal proceeds and was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison.

Christopher Graham, aged 28, Matthew Nunn, aged 29 and Thomas Brown, aged 25, were used as couriers to transport the drugs. Graham was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison, Nunn to three years and four months and Brown to three years and eight months in prison.

21-year-old Sean Huggins, from Merseyside, was also part of the ten-strong group. He was sentenced to four years and five months in prison.

Anyone who has information regarding drugs activity in their local area can contact  Cleveland Police on 101, or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by contacting them online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.