Seven men charged over alleged Cornwall heroin supply gang

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

Seven men have been charged in connection with allegations of supplying heroin across Cornwall. Three of the defendants appeared before Exeter Magistrates' Court on 9 October: Peter Christopher, 41, of Liverpool; Kevin Dempsey, 41, of Liverpool; and Michael Lye, 43, of St Helens. All three were charged with conspiracy to supply heroin. Christopher and Lye were also charged with production of Class B cannabis.

Four further men appeared before Truro Magistrates' Court on 14 October: Scott Franks, 54, of St Austell; Sean Everitt, 43, of Hayle; Barry Bessell, 61, of Polruan; and Jason Wood, 51, of Ruan Minor. All four were charged with conspiracy to supply heroin.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the allegations relate to a conspiracy to supply heroin in Cornwall spanning from 1 July 2024 to 13 October 2026. All seven men have been remanded in custody to appear at Exeter Crown Court on 5 November. None has yet entered a plea.

How it is being reported

• Alleged drugs gang in court accused of flooding Cornwall with heroinThere are seven of them, four from all around CornwallCornwallLive · 15 Oct, 13:40
• Seven men charged in alleged Cornwall heroin supply conspiracySeven men have appeared before magistrates charged as part of an alleged heroin supply conspiracy spanning more than two years across Cornwall, police have confirmed.Falmouth Packet · 15 Oct, 12:40

In this story: Devon and Cornwall Police · Cornwall · Exeter Magistrates' Court · Truro Magistrates' Court · Exeter Crown Court

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