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Tamworth 'Ghost' Drug Line Runner Jailed for Five Years

Police say the case reflects ongoing efforts to dismantle phone-based drug networks that exploit vulnerable people.

Overview

  • Reece Winter, 27, was sentenced at Stafford Crown Court on November 27 to five years and one month in prison.
  • He admitted being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis, and possession of criminal property.
  • Investigators found the phone line had sent more than 2,800 messages advertising drugs between January and February.
  • Winter was arrested in March after a search of a Burntwood address where officers seized crack cocaine, heroin, cocaine, cannabis, cash and digital scales.
  • Staffordshire Police framed the conviction as part of work targeting networks linked to organised crime and urged the public to report suspected dealing.