This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/london/8248494.stm
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Man jailed over drug supply plot | Man jailed over drug supply plot |
(about 24 hours later) | |
A man from east London has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for intending to supply Class A drugs with an estimated street value of £9.6m. | A man from east London has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for intending to supply Class A drugs with an estimated street value of £9.6m. |
Kyle Johnson, 24, of Stratford, who also lived in Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff, was arrested after 330lb (150kg) of heroin was found. | Kyle Johnson, 24, of Stratford, who also lived in Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff, was arrested after 330lb (150kg) of heroin was found. |
The drugs were discovered by police at his property in Meath Road, Forest Gate, in December 2008. | |
He was sentenced at Wood Green Crown Court in north London. | He was sentenced at Wood Green Crown Court in north London. |
'Significant seizure' | 'Significant seizure' |
During the hearing he was told the 10 weeks he spent on remand would count towards his sentence. | During the hearing he was told the 10 weeks he spent on remand would count towards his sentence. |
"This was one of the most significant drugs seizures by the Met last year, and has seriously disrupted a major criminal network planning to flood London with heroin over the Christmas period," said Det Insp Colin Stephenson. | "This was one of the most significant drugs seizures by the Met last year, and has seriously disrupted a major criminal network planning to flood London with heroin over the Christmas period," said Det Insp Colin Stephenson. |
"The fact that Johnson handed himself in and pleaded guilty demonstrates the thoroughness of the investigation we conducted and the overwhelming evidence we obtained. | "The fact that Johnson handed himself in and pleaded guilty demonstrates the thoroughness of the investigation we conducted and the overwhelming evidence we obtained. |
"Today's sentencing is yet another blow to those who attempt to supply drugs in London." | "Today's sentencing is yet another blow to those who attempt to supply drugs in London." |
Previous version
1
Next version