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 ÂŁ1.2 million in cash were recovered, with ÂŁ680,000 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.”