Lutterworth Drug Dealer Jailed

A Lutterworth man has been jailed for five years for his involvement in a drug dealing gang.

Joshua Davies, 24, of Crescent Road, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs at Leicester Crown Court.

He was one of four men jailed following months of Police investigative work into a ‘drugs line’ being run in Leicestershire, to supply crack cocaine and heroin.

Joshua Davies Pic: Leics Police

Detective Constable Damian Young said: “They believed they could carry out this drug dealing ‘business’ while evading police. But following investigative work, we were able to bring them to court where they all admitted their involvement.

“Drug dealers cause harm to our society and we remain committed to bringing those involved in drug offending to the courts.

“We urge anyone who has any information regarding drug offences to report it to us so that we can investigate and take the necessary action. You can report online at www.leics.police.uk or by calling 101. Always call 999 in an emergency.”