Three people sentenced for county lines drug dealing in Swindon
They were caught suppling crack cocaine and heroin from London in Swindon in October 2021.
Three people have been sentenced after pleading guilty to Class A drugs offences in Swindon.
43 year-old Michelle Adams, from Swindon, and 18 year-old Awais Ghani and 19 year-old Jayden Wilson-Edwards, both from London, admitted being involved in a county lines drug network.
They were caught suppling crack cocaine and heroin from London in Swindon in October 2021 - and were handed suspended prison sentences of between 16 and 18 months.
Ghani and Wilson-Edwards pleaded guilty to supplying Class A drugs following their arrests, while Adams, who had been charged with permitting the use of a premises for the supply of Class A drugs, changed her plea to guilty ahead of a trial in April.
Ghani was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, 30 days rehabilitative activity requirement days and 200 hours of unpaid work.
Wilson-Edwards was sentenced to 16 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, 25 days rehabilitative activity requirement days and 150 hours of unpaid work.
Adams was sentenced to 17 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, and 30 days rehabilitative activity requirement days.
DS Natalie George of the Major Crime Investigation Team said: “County lines drug networks have a significant detrimental impact on society on a multitude of levels and I’m pleased that the defendants in this case have been sentenced.
“As well as the gang culture and associated violent crime and antisocial behaviour, drugs also lead to the exploitation of both children and vulnerable people.
“Creating Safer Public Spaces for our public is a Force priority and we are committed to ensuring there is no place for drugs in Swindon and the rest of Wiltshire.
“We will work tirelessly to clear both drugs and dealers off our streets.
“If you see any suspicious activity in your neighbourhood, or if you have any concerns, please report it to us. Any piece of information could be vital.”