Man and woman sentenced for drug dealing in Harrogate
Police found £2,500 worth of drugs in a car in April 2020.
Last updated 23rd Mar 2022
Two people from Harrogate have been sentenced after a two year police investigation into drug dealing in the town.
They were stopped in a vehicle off Leeds Road in April 2020 - officers found £2,500 worth of cocaine and cannabis inside.
Darren Walker, of Darley, Harrogate, was sentenced to 44 months in jail for possession with intent to supply cocaine. He must also pay a victim surcharge of £190. In addition, Walker was found to be driving under the influence of cocaine when stopped, and was disqualified from driving as a result.
Hannah Sharratt, of Fairfax Avenue, Harrogate, was given a suspended sentence totalling 24 months for being concerned in the supply of cocaine, and possession of cocaine and cannabis. She must also pay a victim surcharge of £156.
The court ordered their phones and drugs paraphernalia to be destroyed.
PC George Frost, from North Yorkshire Police’s Operation Expedite Team in Harrogate, said: “We are working tirelessly to combat criminal exploitation and drug supply in the area, and will continue to proactively target those who would seek to gain from the sale of harmful illegal drugs in our communities.
“This court result sends a clear and robust message that the sale of Class A drugs on the streets of North Yorkshire will not be tolerated.”