Friday 28 January 2022

A Kirklees drug dealer who was found with heroin and cocaine has been jailed for three years.

Coby Stanisclaus (18) of North Carr in Dalton was sentenced to 36 months in a young offenders institution at Leeds Crown Court on Friday January 28 after pleading guilty to drugs offences.  

The 18-year-old pleaded guilty to offences of possession with intent to supply heroin, possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession of MDMA and possession of cannabis.  

He was arrested by officers from the Kirklees Programme Precision serious organised crime team after officers attended at his address on September 15 this year in connection with a criminal investigation.

Officers uncovered drugs at his home during the search and arrested him on suspicion of drugs offences. 

He was charged two days later and has been progressing through the court system.

DI Simon Reddington of the Kirklees Programme Precision Team, said: “We welcome the sentencing of Coby Stanisclaus who has been an active participant in serious and organised crime in Dalton for some time now.

“His sentencing has been good news for communities there and the weight of evidence gathered against him meant had had little option other than to plead guilty.”

He added: “The Programme Precision Team has a number of active investigations ongoing targeting organised criminal gangs in Kirklees and we continue to appeal for residents who may have information about serious organised crime in their communities to come forwards.

“All information is assessed and help from the public can be vital in helping us bring offenders to justice.  Anyone who has information can report it to the police via 101 or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”