Southampton drugs gang prosecuted by 3PB Criminal barrister Jodie Mittell are jailed for more than 25 years
15th September 2017
Criminal Barrister Jodie Mittell prosecuted six men responsible for the supply of 2 kilos crack cocaine and heroin to Southampton users, over a six month period.
The gang took their orders through a phone line called ‘The Scouse network’ and then obtained their supplies from Liverpool.
Jodie Mittell said that the drugs hotline, which sometimes offered £10 worth of heroin or crack cocaine for the price of £5, had been contacted by more than 1,500 different numbers.
The police operation “Shield” formed part of an 18-month investigation and involved multiple agencies.
The 6 men were jailed for more than 25 years.
For more information about the case, click here.
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