A convicted Leeds drug dealer is back behind bars after officers found Class A drugs destined to be sold when they searched his home.
Officers from the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit (YHROCU) executed a warrant at Mark McGregor’s Middleton home last month in response to intelligence provide by the community.
They discovered a substantial amount of cocaine, with an estimated value of £10,000, as well as a number of luxury items including luxury watches during the search.
The 46-year-old was on release from prison on licence following a previous conviction for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs in Leeds.
Appearing before Leeds Crown Court for sentencing yesterday, McGregor, of Thorpe Lane, who had admitted possession with intent to supply Class A drugs at a hearing last month, was jailed for three years and eight months.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Al Burns of the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit (YHROCU) said:
“Our officers acted on intelligence provided by members of the local community to investigate McGregor and we found that he was once again dealing in Class A drugs.
“I’m pleased that we have been able to take action to stop his activities and put him behind bars.”
“Officers rely on information from the community to tackle crime and I would urge anyone with information about illegal drug dealing to contact police. Your actions can make a difference.”
This post is based on a press release issued by West Yorkshire Police
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More of this please. When are the police going to tackle the lads on stolen motorbikes, and those on ebikes who are pushing drugs around the city?