Two jailed for drug supply in Grimsby
It follows an investigation.
Two men have been jailed for their involvement in the supply of class A drugs across Grimsby. Both men previously plead guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs and have now been sentenced following an appearance at Grimsby Crown Court on Friday, 16 October 2026.
Aydyn Richie, 27-years-old of Alexandra Road in Grimsby has been sentenced to five years and seven months in prison.
Joseph Atkin, 21-years-old of Tintern Walk in Grimsby has been sentenced to two years in prison.
An investigation was launched when a mobile line linked to the supply of drugs was identified as being controlled by Aydyn Richie who was on licence following a previous sentence for possession with intent to supply class A drugs. It was highlighted Richie had continued to use the same mobile number as the one he was previously sentenced for running.
CCTV enquiries enabled detectives to identify Atkin as regularly topping up mobile phone used to facilitate the selling of class A drugs.
On Tuesday, 4 August 2026, Richie was arrested at an address on Scawby Road in Grimsby. Following his address, a piece of paper on the floor next to his bed which had the drug line mobile number on was swiftly recovered. A further search of his bedroom resulted in large quantity of cash and designer clothes being seized.
Simultaneously on the same day, Atkin was arrested at his home address on Tintern Walk in Grimsby. From his address officers recovered a mobile phone believed to be used for the supply of drugs, a large quantity of cash and designer clothing.
Detective Sergeant Ryan Johnson said: “Richie believed that he could get away with resuming his drugs line whilst he was on licence however my team will be relentless in our pursuit of those dealing drugs in the community; Ritchie is now being held fully accountable for his actions.
“This is another warning to those who supply drugs in the community that you will be held to account for those actions.
“The community impact this type of offending has, is the reason we will continue to do everything we can to disrupt criminal networks, removing them, and the drugs they supply and distribute, from our streets.
“Please keep talking to us if you have any information about drug related, or other crimes, in your community. You can report via our non-emergency number 101 or always call 999 in an emergency.
“Alternatively, you can report anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”