Grimsby drugs baron jailed
Adam Cooledge admitted being involved in the cultivation and supply of over £100,000 worth of cannabis
A man involved in the cultivation and supply of over £100,000 worth of cannabis in Grimsby and the surrounding areas, has been jailed for six-years.
Adam Cooledge, 39-years-old of Crowle Drive, Grimsby, appeared at Grimsby Crown Court on Thursday 2 January for sentencing.
He had earlier pleading guilty to conspiring to produce cannabis and being concerned in the supply of diamorphine and cocaine, admitting his involvement in the drugs network.
Detective Constable Jane Hardie, leading the investigation into Cooledge’s drugs network said: “This was a lengthy and highly complex investigation conducted by our Kinetic Intervention Unit, and by stopping Cooledge’s activities we have prevented significant amounts of drugs from being sold on the streets in our force area.
“This investigation saw officers trawling through a vast amount of phone data, along with forensic and operational searches in order to put forward a strong prosecution case.
“Cooledge had no regard for the lives of those who were purchasing drugs from him, this was purely seen as a business to this dangerous individual, with making money being the only objective.
“Investigating and tackling serious and organised crime remains a priority within our force, and we would like to thank all the people who contacted us with information about drug dealing and drug related crime in their areas.
“The information you provide assists in building a bigger picture and I hope this sends a very clear message to those involved in drug related crime, whether they be in our area or not, that it will not be tolerated, and we will continue to do everything we can to make our communities a much safer place to live.”
A Proceeds of Crime Act confiscation will now take place in relation to a number of high value assets which were seized throughout the investigation.