Telford pair convicted of conspiracy to supply cocaine
Two men from Telford have been convicted and sentenced following a West Mercia Police investigation into the supply of cocaine.
Stephen Richard Morris, aged 53 of Harley Close, Dothill, Telford and David John Minor aged 48 of The Nabb, Telford appeared at Birmingham Crown Court on Friday.
Stephen Morris was identified as playing a leading role in the conspiracy to supply drugs and was sentenced to six years and four months in prison. David Minor was identified as playing a significant role in the conspiracy by allowing the storage of drugs at his address and engaging in lower end distribution. He was sentenced to three years in prison.
The pair were arrested in November 2014, when officers recovered a quantity of cocaine and adulterants which had a street value of up to £50,000. The pair were subsequently charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs and remanded in custody.
Detective Inspector Gavin Kinrade of the Serious and Organised Crime Unit North, who led the investigation said: "As this successful conviction shows, we will continue to tackle drug offences, and bring offenders to justice before the courts.
"We would urge anyone with information about drug activity in our communities, to contact police by calling 101. If you wish to remain anonymous please contact the independent charity crimestoppers by phone on 0800 555 111 or via the website crimestoppers.org.uk"
