TWO SENTENCED FOR HALIFAX ROAD DRUG OPERATION

TWO men from Sheffield have appeared before Sheffield Magistrates Court following drug related charges.

David Bean, 29 of The Oval, and Aarron Redman, 30, of Fitzwilliam Street were arrested on Tuesday 30 April 2018, following officers attending a property on Halifax Road.

As officers searched the house, they found a Cannabis set up. Officers seized 1.2 kilograms of drugs, with an estimated street value of over £12,000.

Both Bean and Redman both pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply charges at Sheffield Magistrates Court.

Bean was sentenced to six months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months and 40 hours unpaid work. He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £115 and ordered to forfeit £1,150 in cash.

Redman was sentenced to eight months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months and 60 hours unpaid work. He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £140.

PC Ward from our Fortify Team said: “Drug related organised crime continues to be a priority in our area due to the impact it has on our communities.

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“You can also give information anonymously by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers via their website Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling their UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111.”