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Suspected drug dealer charged

A suspected drug dealer has been charged after police swooped on a vehicle believed to be linked to the supply of illicit substances.

Drugs NEROCU News
Published: 09:00 13/03/2025

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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

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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

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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