Man Sentenced after Overseas Class A and B Drugs Conspiracy

A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison following an investigation into class A and B drugs supply in Cleveland.

Luke Wilson from Eddison Way in Hemlington was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court today, Monday 19^th May.  

In February 2024, Luke Wilson pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs, cultivating cannabis, conspiracy to supply class A drugs and conspiracy to supply class B drugs.

This followed an investigation which was instigated by French law enforcement in 2020, where an encrypted server was decoded which was being used internationally by criminals, with evidence of use in Cleveland.

These devices were then traced to individuals in the area; and police were able to retrieve data including messages, call logs and images which showed Luke Wilson was an active cocaine and ketamine drug dealer.

Two drugs warrants were carried out at addresses linked to the information, both on Rosewood Court. Class A and B drugs were recovered (some are pictured below).

Today, Luke Wilson was sentenced to eight years and eight months in prison and a hearing is scheduled to take place under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), to determine whether there are any assets that can be recovered from his criminal activity, which will then be confiscated.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Brayfield, said: “This investigation has seen offences carried out in Cleveland which were linked to overseas class A and B drugs activity.

“Working together with French police and in partnership with other forces, officers were able to track down those involved and carry out drugs warrants at properties where class A and B drugs were recovered.

“Let this be a warning to anyone who is involved in drugs activity; no matter where in the world the offences take place, you will be tracked down and brought to justice.”

Anyone with information regarding drugs activity in their area can contact Cleveland Police on 101, or independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.

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