Seven sentenced in Lincoln for large-scale drug conspiracy

Conspirators received a total of over 33 years for drug-related offences

Lincolnshire Police
Author: Kseniia YakutinaPublished 23rd Oct 2026
Last updated 23rd Oct 2026

Seven individuals have been sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court for their roles in a large-scale drug conspiracy, receiving a combined total of 33 years and four months in prison.

Operation Experiments targeted a network that flooded Lincoln with approximately £2 million worth of cocaine over 18 months between January 2024 and July 2025.

The organised crime group included a principal figure, an upstream dealer, associates, couriers, and a money launderer.

Concerns raised by a resident in Lincoln's Glebe Park Estate about drug-related activities led to an extensive investigation.

The operation intercepted significant quantities of drugs, dismantling a supply chain and cutting off 65 kilograms of cocaine intended for distribution.

Detective Sergeant Adam Petty emphasised the importance of community reporting in disrupting organised crime and assured continued efforts against these networks.

Gabby Nganyi, Luke Granger, Aaron Egan, Brandan Taylor

Sentences Handed Down

Gabby Nganyi, 22, received 11 years and three months for multiple offences including cocaine supply and money laundering.

Aaron Egan, 41, was sentenced to 10 years and six months for similar charges, including cocaine supply.

Brandan Taylor, 23, got six years and nine months for holding the deal line and orchestrating transport of drugs.

Luke Granger, 31, received four years and 10 months and a victim surcharge for his role as a courier.

Chloe Sharp, 27, was sentenced to a two-year community order, tag, and unpaid work for her involvement as a courier.

Jacob Doughty, 20, was given a three-year community order, tag, and unpaid work for his role as a courier.

Stephanie Bellamy, 31, received a 16-month suspended sentence for laundering drug money through her business.

Confiscation proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act are ongoing for Nganyi, Egan, Taylor, and Bellamy.

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