Menu
19/01/2010
Dealer Jailed After Covert Sting
A man has been jailed after being caught selling drugs to undercover police officers.
Benjamin McGreevy, 26, of Roseneath Avenue, Leveshulme, pleaded guilty to supplying class A drugs at Manchester Crown Square Crown Court.
Yesterday he was sentenced to four years in prison.
McGreevy was caught after he agreed to sell drugs to undercover officers during an operation targeting drug dealers on the Metropolitan division.
He supplied an undercover officer with five wraps of heroin and cocaine over the course of three separate drug deals in April 2009.
Sergeant Tony Lea, of GMP's drug enforcement unit, said: "I am really pleased with today's result, and hope it sends a clear message not only to other offenders but to the local community too that we will continue to work hard to reduce drug dealing and the massively detrimental affect it has on people.
"I want drug dealers to understand that we use a vast array of tactics to bring them to justice and, next time they hand over drugs for cash they could be dealing with an undercover officer."
(PR/GK)
Benjamin McGreevy, 26, of Roseneath Avenue, Leveshulme, pleaded guilty to supplying class A drugs at Manchester Crown Square Crown Court.
Yesterday he was sentenced to four years in prison.
McGreevy was caught after he agreed to sell drugs to undercover officers during an operation targeting drug dealers on the Metropolitan division.
He supplied an undercover officer with five wraps of heroin and cocaine over the course of three separate drug deals in April 2009.
Sergeant Tony Lea, of GMP's drug enforcement unit, said: "I am really pleased with today's result, and hope it sends a clear message not only to other offenders but to the local community too that we will continue to work hard to reduce drug dealing and the massively detrimental affect it has on people.
"I want drug dealers to understand that we use a vast array of tactics to bring them to justice and, next time they hand over drugs for cash they could be dealing with an undercover officer."
(PR/GK)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
02 February 2012
Undercover Officer Mark Kennedy 'Defied' Instructions
The undercover policeman who infiltrated an environmentalist group before being accused of entrapment had "defied instructions", according to a report.
Undercover Officer Mark Kennedy 'Defied' Instructions
The undercover policeman who infiltrated an environmentalist group before being accused of entrapment had "defied instructions", according to a report.
29 May 2015
23 Charged With Drug Offences Following Raids
More than 20 people have been charged with drug offences following a number of raids carried out in London, Gravesend, Dover and Deal. A total of 23 people were arrested during twenty raids carried out over three days. The suspects, ranging in age from 17 to 52, have all been charged in connection with the supply of class A drugs.
23 Charged With Drug Offences Following Raids
More than 20 people have been charged with drug offences following a number of raids carried out in London, Gravesend, Dover and Deal. A total of 23 people were arrested during twenty raids carried out over three days. The suspects, ranging in age from 17 to 52, have all been charged in connection with the supply of class A drugs.
07 September 2009
Brixton Drug Gang Get Long Sentences
A gang of criminals who ran a lucrative drug dealing network from a car tyre shop in Brixton were sentenced last week to a total of 81 years in prison. Nine men, who were previously convicted of conspiracy to supply class A drugs, appeared at Kingston Crown Court today to hear their sentences.
Brixton Drug Gang Get Long Sentences
A gang of criminals who ran a lucrative drug dealing network from a car tyre shop in Brixton were sentenced last week to a total of 81 years in prison. Nine men, who were previously convicted of conspiracy to supply class A drugs, appeared at Kingston Crown Court today to hear their sentences.
15 October 2015
14 Arrested In Dawn Raids Across Bristol
Fourteen men have been arrested in a series of dawn raids in Bristol. The men, aged between 15 and 63, were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to supply drugs. Police said that the raids are part of an ongoing drugs investigation in Bristol.
14 Arrested In Dawn Raids Across Bristol
Fourteen men have been arrested in a series of dawn raids in Bristol. The men, aged between 15 and 63, were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to supply drugs. Police said that the raids are part of an ongoing drugs investigation in Bristol.
24 June 2003
Seizures of Class A drugs rise by 10%
Class A drug seizures have reached an all-time high, thanks to the commitment of the police and customs to tackling smugglers and dealers, the Home Office has said today. Statistics reveal that seizures of Class A drugs rose by 10% in 2001 to 38,000 incidences, and seizures involving cocaine rose by 16% to 6,984.
Seizures of Class A drugs rise by 10%
Class A drug seizures have reached an all-time high, thanks to the commitment of the police and customs to tackling smugglers and dealers, the Home Office has said today. Statistics reveal that seizures of Class A drugs rose by 10% in 2001 to 38,000 incidences, and seizures involving cocaine rose by 16% to 6,984.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Some low cloud lingering in the north and west through the day, although cloud should burn back to the coast as the day goes on. Elsewhere some good sunny spells with very little cloud. Warm with light winds. Maximum temperature 22 °C.Tonight:A sunny evening for most except where cloud lingers along the north coast. Cloud will increase for a lot of areas overnight with mist and fog patches developing. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
