Two Essex drug dealers jailed for supply and firearms offences

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 15:29 · Archive

Elliot Reddington and Joe Mongan were sentenced at Basildon Crown Court for supplying cocaine and cannabis, and possessing prohibited firearms.

Elliot Reddington and Joe Mongan were jailed at Basildon Crown Court on 5 October following a police investigation into organised drug crime in south Essex. Both men pleaded guilty to all charges.

Reddington, 36, of Ashingdon Road, Rochford, received a nine year and nine month sentence. He was convicted of being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis, possession of a prohibited firearm without a certificate, possession of ammunition without a certificate, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, possessing criminal property, and money laundering.

Mongan, 27, of Fairfax Drive, Westcliff, was sentenced to eight years and eight months. His convictions included being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis, possession of a prohibited firearm without a certificate, possession of an offensive weapon in a private place, and possessing criminal property.

Detective Inspector Yoni Adler of the Serious and Organised Crime Unit said the men were prepared to use deadly weapons if challenged over their crimes. He stated it was crucial to stop them to protect the public from their behaviour and the illegal drugs they were bringing into the county.

Two Essex drug dealers jailed for supply and firearms offences — Image: Colchester Gazette

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Drug dealers jailed after guns and cash found in raidEssex men Elliot Reddington and Joe Mongan jailed for cocaine and cannabis supply, firearms offences and money laundering at Basildon Crown Court on October 5.Colchester Gazette · 22 Oct, 15:05
Drug dealers jailed after guns and cash found in raidEssex men Elliot Reddington and Joe Mongan jailed for cocaine and cannabis supply, firearms offences and money laundering at Basildon Crown Court on October 5.Brentwood Guardian · 22 Oct, 15:05
Drug dealers jailed after guns and cash found in raidEssex men Elliot Reddington and Joe Mongan jailed for cocaine and cannabis supply, firearms offences and money laundering at Basildon Crown Court on October 5.Echo (Basildon) · 22 Oct, 15:05

In this story: Elliot Reddington · Joe Mongan · Basildon Crown Court · Essex Police · Rochford · Westcliff

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