Seven men sentenced for drug offences in Skegness investigation

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 11:02 · Archive

Seven men have been sentenced for drug offences after a police investigation in Skegness seized significant quantities of drugs in August.

Seven men have been sentenced for drug offences following a police investigation in Skegness. The force seized significant quantities of drugs and made arrests during raids in August.

Christopher Cook, 25, of Albany Road, Skegness, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and possession of a class B controlled drug. He was sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court on 24 September to three years and six months in prison, with two years and six months remaining after time served on remand, and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £228.

Cohen Handley, 18, of Danial Close, Skegness, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. He was sentenced to 26 months' detention in a young offender institution, suspended for three years, plus a 200-hour unpaid work requirement. Connor Teft, 26, of Drummond Road, Skegness, pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and was recalled to prison for breaching bail conditions, receiving a further three years and nine months. Josh Lowey, 20, of Wainfleet Road, Skegness, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and was sentenced to two years' detention suspended for 18 months.

Lincolnshire World reports that one of the men rammed a pursuing police car during a high-speed road pursuit as part of his getaway attempt.

How it is being reported

• Seven men face justice after police launch Skegness investigationThe force seized significant quantities of drugs and made multiple arrests in AugustLincolnshire Live · 15 Oct, 10:35
• WATCH: Man jailed for drug offences in Skegness rams pursuing police car during getawaySeven men have appeared at court over drugs offences in Skegness – including one who rammed a police car during a high-speed road pursuit.Lincolnshire World · 14 Oct, 16:32

In this story: Skegness · Christopher Cook · Cohen Handley · Connor Teft · Josh Lowey · Lincoln Crown Court · Lincolnshire Police

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