Three jailed at Leeds Crown Court for cocaine conspiracy after £4.5 million seizure
Three men have been jailed for their role in conspiring to supply more than £4.5 million of cocaine
It followes an investigation by the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit (YHROCU).
Officers executed a warrant at an address in Henfield Way, Easingwold, North Yorkshire, on 30 November last year where they discovered a sophisticated cocaine production facility along with cocaine with an estimated street value of £2.5 million.
Cy Suddick, who lived at the property, was arrested at the address alongside Oliver Duncan who was detained while attempting to climb out of a window.
Later the same day, officers stopped a Vauxhall Vivaro campervan on the northbound A1(M) close to Scotch Corner.
The campervan was being driven by Kevin Robinson. A search inside the vehicle uncovered 21 kilos of cocaine, with an estimated street value of £2.1 million, hidden in the back.
They appeared before Leeds Crown Court for sentencing on Friday, October 17.
Suddick, aged 32, of Henfield Way, Easingwold, North Yorkshire, was jailed for 12 years after admitting two counts of possession of cocaine with intent to supply, conspiracy to supply cocaine and permitting the use of premises for supplying cocaine.
Duncan, aged 21, of Beechburn Crescent, Liverpool, was jailed for five years and eight months after admitting two counts of possession of cocaine with intent to supply and conspiracy to supply cocaine.
Robinson, aged 50, of Shalcombe Close, Halewood, Liverpool, was jailed for 10 years and two months after admitting possession of cocaine with intent to supply and conspiracy to supply cocaine.
Speaking after the sentencing hearing, Detective Constable Clive Newman of the YHROCU said: “This organised crime group was running a multi-million-pound Class A drugs production and supply operation from a quiet residential area in North Yorkshire.
“Clearly, they thought they were not going to be detected, but their confidence was misplaced, and our investigation proves how relentlessly determined we are to dismantle drugs operations of this kind.
“I’m pleased that the court has handed down sentences that reflect the severity of their criminality and want to thank North Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Police colleagues for their assistance in apprehending these three men.”