Drug dealer jailed after being caught with firearm in Swindon
20 year-old Marlon Barnes was arrested after police raided his home address in Swindon
A man has been jailed after he was caught with a firearm while running a Class A drugs line in Swindon.
20 year-old Marlon Barnes, of Ramsbury Avenue, Penhill, was arrested after police raided his home address in Swindon
He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 6 years and 6 months imprisonment.
PC White said: “Drug dealing has a huge impact on our communities here in Swindon.
“Often those involved will target those who are most vulnerable in our communities and will exploit them in order to get a grip of the local area in order to supply drugs.
“The actions of Barnes is barbaric and destroys families and communities.
“We won’t tolerate drug dealers in Swindon and will do everything within our power to ensure that they are dealt with robustly.”
Detective Inspector Champion of the Serious Youth Gang Violence Unit said: “Drug dealing is serious and organised criminality which strikes at the heart of communities across the country.
“It results in vulnerable adults and children being exploited in order for drugs to be sold and it is an ongoing issue which Wiltshire Police are committed to tackling through operations such as this one.
“PC White and other members of the Serious Youth Gang Violence Unit have conducted a meticulous investigation over many months in order to identify Barnes as being responsible for this reprehensible criminality and through their action they have removed a dangerous individual, and a viable firearm from our streets.”
Detective Chief Inspector Elkins added: “The Serious Youth Gang Violence Unit work meticulously day in day out to remove dangerous individuals such as Barnes from our streets.
“However, the community plays a vital role in helping us tackle serious and organised crime.
“If you suspect a crime or believe someone is being exploited, call us on 101 or 999 in an emergency. You can also report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”