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Jail for dealer in police drug bust
Date published: 19 May 2010
An Oldham heroin dealer has been jailed as a result of Operation Font.
Shaun Watton (39) of Spring Street was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment at Minshull Street Crown Court yesterday.
Watton pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to supplying heroin and one offence of offering to supply heroin, after a covert police operation found him dealing around his home, where drug users would call asking him for the drug.
Operation Font was a covert drugs operation launched in December when 100 police officers on dawn raids smashed their way into 12 houses to make 14 arrests.
Ten people were subsequently charged with more than 50 offences, one person was cautioned for possessing a Class B drug and three others were bailed.
Police recovered a large quantity of amphetamines, crack cocaine, cannabis and heroin, along with £2,300 cash, and seized seven vehicles.
Det-Con Robert Carroll said: “I cannot emphasis enough how vital the information provided by the community is to police in the fight against crime. Local residents have been fantastic and we really need this co-operation to continue.
“I want to reassure residents we are listening to what you tell us and this sentence will not be the last relating to this type of activity.
“We will continue to target those individuals who think that they are above the law, specifically those who look to benefit from the sale and supply of class A drugs.”
Anyone with information about drugs or any other offences should ring the police on 0161-872 5050 or the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800-555 111.
Comments
Only 39? That's what drugs do to you. Beware youngsters!
Back on the streets in a year to no doubt carry on as usual. British justice, best in the world?
An advert for avoiding drugs if ever I saw one!39?!
A face only a mother could love!
As we all know, the sentence is actually 9 months. Always puzzles me as to why the Police do not sit on these minor dealers for a while to find out who the main players are and really make a difference. This beauty will have been replaced before he was charged at the Police station.
39, DOESNT LOOK A DAY UNDER 70. Throw away the key or give him an overdose. Save the state a fortune in these hard times.
Most heroin comes from Afghanistan. The presence of our 'brave boys' hasn't really affected the industry much. Anyway, it follows the proper principles of market economy. If people want more regulation, why vote Conservative?
Great comment RoytonBlue.....absolutely spot on....i nearly inhaled my beer when i read it lol.....good stuff mate :)
As they used to say before central heating took over the heating systems in the home. 'Put that picture on the mantlepiece, it'll keep the kids away from the fire and no need for a fire guard.'
39 are you really sure? Good god now that is an advert to clearly not take drugs.
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18 MTHS A JOKE
By Keith @ 19/05/2010 12:30:57