A couple were yesterday (March 3) sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court for supplying cocaine and cannabis in the Workington area.
They were charged and sentenced for possession with intent to supply – Class A, possession with intent to supply – Class B, concerned in the supply of Cocaine and concerned in the supply of Cannabis.
- Shaun Rafferty, 44, of Kirkby Street, Maryport was jailed for two years eight months.
- Chloe Rafferty, 32, of Kirkby Street, Maryport was sentenced to 24 months suspended for two years.
On 17 April 2023, officers conducted a section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at the home of the Rafferty’s in Far Moss, Workington.
A search was carried out by officers who located 21.5g of cocaine in plastic bags, 8 street deals of Cocaine and Cannabis in a kitchen cupboard. Also located was a box of snap bag, scales and cash.
Both Shaun and Chloe were arrested and had their mobile phones seized.
The phones evidenced the couple were supplying Cannabis and Cocaine with the offer of drugs to contacts, agreeing prices and threats for unpaid debts.
Financial evidence also showed payments received in correlation with messages of deals and payment details sent.
Detective Constable Ben Wright from Cumberland CID said “Drug supply is a blight on our community that must be addressed.
“This conviction is just one example to show that anyone who chooses to supply will be pursued and brought to justice.
“If you have any information about drug related activity in your area, please report this to police”.
Do you have information that can help us?
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Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111