Six people jailed for supplying class A drugs in Boston

They've been sentenced to a combined total of 23 years

Author: Julie CastonPublished 12th Apr 2023

Six people have been jailed for a combined total of 23 years for their role in supplying class A drugs in Boston.

Police conducted raids at Witham bank, Mandarin Drive and Tennyson Close back in May 2021 as part of a crackdown on the supply of illegal drugs.

Large quantities of crack cocaine and heroin with an estimated street value of around ÂŁ50,000 were discovered. Cash was also found and seized.

David Leggatt, aged 51, of Mandarin Drive, Boston admitted two charges of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and was sentenced to nine years and nine months at Lincoln Crown Court today (12 April).

Gail Murphy, 53 of Horseshoe Lane, Kirton pleaded guilty to two charges of conspiring to supply Class A drugs. She was jailed for two years and three months.

Tammy Newark, (also known as Tammy Murphy) 58, of Witham Bank West, Boston pleaded guilty to two charges of conspiring to supply Class A drugs and was jailed four years and eight months.

Tony Benge, 37, of Middlecott Close, Boston pleaded guilty to two charges of supplying Class A drugs and was sentenced to two years and four months.

Joanna Calcada, 46, of Chapel Street, Boston admitted two charges of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and was jailed for two years and seven months.

Ivo Gruntins, 29, of no fixed address, admitted supplying class A drugs and was jailed for one year and ten months.

Lincolnshire Police said over the course of seven and a half months between 1 September 2020 and 15 July 2021, ÂŁ186,840 worth of Class A drugs were sold by the group.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Adam Brown said:

“I’d like to give thanks to all officers who were involved in the investigation, from the Response Officers, officers from the Tactical Support Team through to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

“This type of criminality will not be tolerated, and we will continue our efforts to disrupt illegal drug supply in our community in Boston.”

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