Man jailed for drug dealing in Scunthorpe
He was sentenced to 40 months in prison
A man has sentenced to three years and four months in jail for his involvement in distributing Class A drugs in Scunthorpe.
Alcino De Oliveira who is 29 years old of Cottage Beck Road, Scunthorpe was charged with money laundering, possession with intent to supply and supply of Class A drugs.
Superintendent Doug Blackwood leading the investigation said:
“This was a highly complex and co-ordinated investigation and I am pleased De Oliveira is now behind bars. I hope this serves as a stark warning to others looking to come to our communities to deal and distribute drugs. You’re not welcome here, and we will not tolerate it.
“This type of criminality can cause significant disruption to our local communities, and we will continue to do everything we can to continue to bring those responsible to justice.
“By stopping this gang’s activities, we have prevented significant amounts of drugs from being sold on the streets of Scunthorpe and the associated crime and anti-social behaviour that goes with this kind of offending.
“I would like to thank our colleagues from partnering agencies for their support throughout the entirety of this investigation. The work they do within the communities to assist those battling addiction contributes to making a real difference.
“I would also like to thank all the people who contact us with information about drug dealing and drug-related crime in their areas.
“We investigate all information that we receive, so please don’t worry if you don’t see immediate action. Sometimes we use what you tell us to build the bigger picture of evidence ensuring we have the best possible chance of a positive court outcome, as in this case. Please keep talking to us if you have any information about crime in your area.”