Members of organised crime gang operating in Norfolk and Suffolk jailed for almost 60 years
It's after 5kg cocaine, 52kg of herbal cannabis and ÂŁ310,000 cash was seized
Seven men have been jailed for a combined 60 years for bringing drugs into Norfolk and Suffolk.
It comes after 5kg cocaine, 52kg of herbal cannabis and ÂŁ310,000 cash was seized during an operation targeting the supply of drugs into Norfolk.
The men, who were part of an organised crime gang, all appeared at Norwich Crown Court yesterday after pleading guilty at previous hearings.
• Sigitas Ablonskis, 29, of Scott Road, Norwich, was jailed for 11 years 3 months for being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs and money laundering.
• Tommy Azahri, 27, of Nursery Close, Norwich, was jailed for 2 years for being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs and money laundering.
• Ben Houghton, 22, of no fixed address, Lowestoft, for 10 years 5 months for being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs.
• Artur Januskiewicz, 36, of Verbena Road Cringleford, was jailed for 14 years 5 months for being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs.
• Edward Dygus, 44, Redpoll Road, Costessey, was jailed for 9 years for being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs and money laundering.
• Arjan Kola, 32, Whitefield Road, Bristol, was jailed for 5 years 3 months for being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs, money laundering and failing to disclose a PIN for a phone.
• Kyle Meades, 22, of Marham Road, Lowestoft, was jailed for 6 years 9 months for being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs.
The court heard that the men were all part of an organised crime group, led by Artur Januskiewicz, bringing cocaine and cannabis into Norfolk, before running it into Kessingland in Suffolk.
An investigation led by the Joint Norfolk and Suffolk Serious and Organised Crime unit commenced in 2021.
Detective Sergeant Eddie Hammond from Norfolk Constabulary said: “This case shows Norfolk Constabulary’s dedication to tackling serious organised crime and disrupting those who continue to try and supply drugs in our local communities.”
“I would encourage anyone with information, relating to those who supply controlled drugs in our communities, to report it to your local Police station or Crimestoppers.
"Your help and support are what enables us to prevent the harm and upset caused by illegal drugs trade.”