Seven people guilty for their part in million-pound drug supply operation in Derbyshire
More than a million pounds in cash was seized in Chesterfield
Seven people have been found guilty for their part in a drug supply operation in Derbyshire, which saw more than a million pounds in cash seized.
Six men and one women were convicted of a number of drug supply and money laundering offences following a trial.
The investigation into the supply of Class A drugs in the Chesterfield and Sheffield areas began back in 2022.
Almost 20 kg of cocaine, a 9 mm handgun and around £1.2 million in cash were recovered, with £680,000 found in just one vehicle.
All seven people were found guilty recently (5th July), with offences including conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, conspiracy to conceal, disguise, convert, transfer or remove criminal property, and supplying Class A drugs.
Thirteen others had already pleaded guilty to similar offences.
In total, 20 people are set to be sentenced in December.
Detective Inspector Tom Bentley said: “This has been a lengthy investigation which has seen two years of hard work into a highly organised group of people who were making huge amounts of money through the supply of illegal drugs.
“Our investigation was a complex one and I would like to thank everyone who played a role in helping us dismantle this gang’s operations and remove a large quantity of Class A drugs from the streets.”