Devon Drugs lords gang jailed

A covert police operation has snared a sophisticated gang which flooded Devon with Class A drugs.

Operation Rosco was a long term investigation into the supply of cocaine and amphetamine into Devon and Cornwall.

Fifteen defendants in total have been sentenced under Operation Rosco.

The majority were sentenced at Plymouth Crown Court on Monday 8 September.

Detective Sergeant Stuart Gilroy, Deputy Senior Investigating Officer from the Serious and Organised Crime Investigation Team, said: “This was a long and complex investigation which included Devon and Cornwall, Liverpool and London. It has involved the detailed examination of the movements of those involved which included surveillance across the country.

“During the investigation Devon and Cornwall Police worked closely with the National Crime Agency (NCA) who provided professional and invaluable assistance and resources without whom a successful conclusion may not have been possible. I would like to extend my thanks to them for the work they did on Operation Rosco.

“This is another example which shows that Devon and Cornwall Police will go to great lengths to stem the flow of drugs into the region, bring those involved to justice and seize the proceeds of their criminality.
“We are satisfied with the sentences delivered today and hope this serves as a deterrent to those considering trafficking drugs into Devon and Cornwall.”

The sentences given to the defendants are as follows:
Seamus Murphy was sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment for conspiracy to supply cocaine and amphetamine.

The following men have been sentenced for conspiracy to supply cocaine:
Christopher Fitzgerald – eight years and eight months
Robert Fitzgerald – seven years and four months
Martin Lynch-Colins – eight years
Andrew Lightfoot – nine years
The following men have been sentenced for conspiracy to supply amphetamine:
Ashly Paffett – two years
Robert Henry – two years suspended for 2 years
Kevin Clark – 3 years
David Sabine – sentencing postponed
Daniel Wildman – previously received a suspended sentence
Kevin Blaney – four years and nine months
Derek Hunter – three years and four months

Gavin Moffat was given a 12-month sentence, suspended for two years, for allowing his premises to be used for the production of cocaine.

Tracey Jenkins was given a community order for possession with intent to supply amphetamine.

Maria McClure was given a community order for possession with intent to supply amphetamine.

Nicola Greenwood was given a suspended sentence for possession with intent to supply amphetamine.

Daniel Harris remains wanted by police.