Five men jailed for combined 28 years over Pontefract drugs conspiracy
The group were involved in the supply of cocaine, crack cocaine, amphetamine, cannabis and ketamine across the West Yorkshire town
Five men have been jailed for a combined total of 28 years for their roles in a conspiracy to supply drugs in Pontefract.
The group were involved in the supply of cocaine, crack cocaine, amphetamine, cannabis and ketamine across the West Yorkshire town, with the proceeds of the operation worth over £400,000.
The network was brought down after police raids in March of this year.
34 year old Kyle Bates, of Western Avenue, will serve nine years three months.
Mark Bates, 38 and of Poplar Green, will sevie six years nine months.
47 year old Alan Tonks, formerly of Westbourne Road, whas been handed a six year nine month term.
Reece Britnell, 24 and of Poplar Green, was handed six months.
Shane Gray, who is 34 and of no fixefd address, will serve five years.
Detective Sergeant Karl Heath of West Yorkshire Police said: “We know the impact that drug-related crime can have on residents and communities in Pontefract, and we are committed to tackling those who seek to profit from it.
“The sentences given to these five men demonstrates that information provided by the public, combined with thorough police work, can lead to offenders being brought to justice.
“I would encourage anyone who has concerns about drug dealing in their neighbourhood to continue reporting it to police so we can take appropriate action.”