Local Drug Dealing Gang Sentenced

A gang of six drug dealers have been convicted of supplying Class A drugs across the East Midlands. The criminal gang have been involved in suppling cocaine from Nottingham to Chesterfield.

The ringleader of the criminal network, Richard Walker, was sentenced to 12 years on 20^th April 2018 at Derby Crown Court.

Detective Inspector John Roddis of Derbyshire Police, said:

"The sentences that were issued at court on Friday reflect the scale of the conspiracy. This cross-border operation has successfully dismantled an established organised crime group that was supplying large amounts of Class A drugs for large financial gain."

Other gang members received custodial sentences of between 6 and 12 years. The six men were sentenced to a total of more than 50 years imprisonment.

Detective Inspector Roddis stated:

"As a police force we are determined to continue our fight against organised crime groups who supply drugs and have a subsequent corrosive impact on our communities."

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