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Two sentenced for misconduct in a public office and smuggling drugs into prison

Yesterday (Monday 10 March), at Manchester Crown Court, Abigail Laidlaw, 28, from Bury, and Troy Beckford, 33, were sentenced following their guilty pleas to charges of misconduct in a public office and smuggling drugs into prison. This sentencing concludes an extensive NWROCU investigation into corruption at HMP Manchester.

Drugs News NWROCU

Published: 15:00 11/03/2025

Arrests in connection with reported money laundering offences

Officers arrest five people in connection with reported money laundering offences

Drugs NEROCU News

Published: 15:00 10/03/2025

Eight sentenced in major cannabis production conspiracy

Today (Friday 7 March), eight men who were part of an organised crime group responsible for setting up cannabis farms across the UK, have been sentenced to more than 28 years at Liverpool Crown Court.

Drugs News NWROCU

Published: 16:00 07/03/2025

Cheshire man jailed for drugs offences

Detectives from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit welcome the sentencing of a man from Cheshire for drugs offences.

Drugs News NWROCU

Published: 16:00 05/03/2025

Five charged with smuggling drugs into prison

Detectives from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) have charged three men and two women as part of an extensive investigation into a Bradford-based organised crime group. The group is suspected of smuggling drugs, mobile phones, and other contraband into prisons.

Drugs News NWROCU

Published: 11:00 05/03/2025

Gang members convicted after importing cocaine worth £4m in small aircraft

Members of a criminal network which used a small aircraft to drop cocaine packages in the Dorset countryside have been convicted of drugs offences.

Drugs ERSOU News

Published: 13:00 26/02/2025

Drug dealer from Birmingham jailed for 16 years for supplying cocaine and cannabis

A Birmingham man has been jailed for 16 years for orchestrating the movement of large quantities of Class A drugs.

Drugs ROCUWM

Published: 13:00 19/02/2025

Four drug gang members receive extended sentences

Four members of an organised crime group jailed for their roles in a £250 million drugs conspiracy, have had their sentence increased after a NWROCU refferal to the Court of Appeal.

Drugs News NWROCU

Published: 16:00 13/02/2025

Woman arrested for drugs offences following raids in East Lancashire

This week, the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) carried out search warrants at addresses in Burnley and Clitheroe.

Drugs News NWROCU

Published: 13:00 07/02/2025

Strike day success for partnership drug operation

Nine arrested and five charged as part of partnership strikes across the country concerning organised drug supply.

Drugs NEROCU News

Published: 12:00 06/02/2025

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