Two sentenced for drug supply across Hull and East Riding
They were both involved in supplying cocaine and heroin
Last updated 20th Jan 2026
Two people, involved in the supply of class A drugs across Hull and the East Riding, have been sentenced at Hull Crown Court.
Jack Silvester, 20, of Saxcourt in Hull, was found guilty of being concerned in the supply of Class A cocaine and heroin and money laundering. He was sentenced to two years and six months behind bars.
Sara Holmes, 39, of Dunswell Close in Hull, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A cocaine and heroin. She received a suspended sentence of two years.
The pair were identified by specialist detectives as part of an ongoing investigation into a criminal network suspected of organised drug supply across Hull and the East Riding.
During the morning of Wednesday, 28 May 2025, officers witnessed a suspected drug deal on the junction of 12th Avenue in Hull. Holmes was seen making hand-to-hand exchanges, while accompanied by a man on a bike, later identified to be Silvester. The pair then entered a property on Dunswell Close, which was later confirmed as the home address of Sara Holmes.
Police obtained a warrant for the property which was executed one hour later. Holmes was arrested as she left the property, while Silvester was detained inside as he attempted to leave through the rear door.
A search of Silvester revealed a large amount of cash in his jacket and man bag, totalling £1,170, along with strips of suspected class C pregabalin. He was further arrested on suspicion of money laundering.
Inside the property, officers discovered clear evidence of drug supply, including wraps of suspected class A substances, cannabis, digital scales, and a handwritten note believed to detail drug deals. A burner-style phone, which was continuously ringing, was also seized, along with a man bag containing a kitchen knife and SIM card.
Both Silvester and Holmes were taken into custody, to be interviewed in connection with the offences. Throughout their interviews, they offered no comment to all questions relating to their involvement in the supply of drugs and associated criminal activity. They were later charged and remanded to appear to court.
Officer in the case, Detective Constable Heather Butler, said: “We remain relentless in our commitment to disrupting those who seek to profit from the harm that drug crime causes within our communities.
“There is no place on our streets for individuals like Silvester’s and Holmes’ who actively choose to spend their time fuelling misery and blighting the community, showing complete disregard for the damage this causes to vulnerable people and families.
“We will not allow these networks to thrive and will continue to do everything we can to identify and target those who think they can operate without consequence.
“I want to thank the public for their continued support in sharing information with us. Every report helps us build a clearer picture to take decisive action and bring offenders before the courts.”
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