A DRUGS gang dealing cocaine and heroin across Slough and the Royal Borough has been broken as members received long prison sentences on Friday.

The 12 arrests back in February marked the climax of six months of intense investigation into drug dealing in Slough and Maidenhead.

All 12 pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to supply class A drugs.

They were all sentenced following a two day hearing at Reading Crown Court.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Rob Hood, said: “This six month investigation by the Serious and Organised Crime Unit, identified a group who were running a number of drug lines in Slough and Maidenhead.

“During the investigation, officers worked tirelessly to gather evidence against the twelve and also seized heroin and cocaine with a street value of £30,000. They also seized £20,000 in cash, a hand gun and a number of large hunting knives.

“We will continue to work to disrupt and dismantle groups who see fit to profit from selling class A drugs which have a hugely detrimental impact on our communities.

“This operation is part of our Stronghold campaign which works in partnership to tackle serious and organised crime.

“We still need the community to act as our eyes and ears and keep reporting those who deal drugs as well as looking out for signs of those who maybe being exploited by drug dealers.”

If you have information about drug dealing or those being exploited by drugs dealers call 101 or you can report online via the police website.

*Ryan Casey, 22, of Long Furlong Drive, Slough, was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment.

Ryan Taylor, 24, of New Haven Spur, Slough was sentenced to eight years imprisonment.

Samantha Brimblecombe, 43, of Bridport Way, Slough received a four years six months sentence.

Cameron Lawrence, 24, of Windermere Way, Slough was sentenced to eight years.

Ryan Brown, 20, of Hemming Way, Slough had already been sentenced to nine years imprisonment following a related conspiracy to supply cocaine and possession of an imitation hand gun in November 2017. He recieved a further six years and eight months to run concurrently.

Hayden Brooks, 18, of the Green Slough, was also convicted of grievous bodily harm following an assault in 2017 and received four years imprisonment.

Jerrel Fleming, 21, of Salt Hill Way, Slough, received a three years six months sentence.

Danny Webb, 20, of Teesdale Road, Slough was sentenced to three years.

Andrew Darroux, of Goldworthy Way, Slough, received a three years four months sentence.

Keegan Edwards, aged 18, from Knowlton Way, Slough, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment, suspended for two years.

A 17-year-old from Slough was convicted and sentenced to a two year youth rehabilitation order.

A 16-year-old from Slough was convicted and sentenced to a two year youth rehabilitation order.

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