Bradford to Bridlington Drug Gang Busted and Jailed
A ruthless drug gang flooded the streets between Bradford and Bridlington with Class A and B drugs from June to October 2021. The criminals dealt in cocaine, crack cocaine, cannabis, and heroin, sparking chaos across the region.
Eight Gang Members Locked Up for Major Drug Bust
- John Warring-Davies, 30, Bradford – 15 years for running the supply of cocaine, cannabis, and handling criminal property.
- Mark Falkingham, 43, Bridlington – 7 years for dealing cocaine and cannabis.
- Rory Simpson, 33, Bradford – 6 years 8 months after pleading guilty to cocaine supply.
- Lewis Jackson, 31, Bradford – 6 years plus 18 months for affray, linked to Class A & B drugs.
- Neil Wright, 40, Bridlington – 4 years for cocaine and cannabis supply.
- Michael Day, 42, Bridlington – 3 years for Class A & B drug dealings.
- Joe Gibson, 19, no fixed abode – 3 years for drugs and criminal property possession.
- Ella Lee, 39, Filey – 2-year suspended sentence and 250 hours unpaid work for cannabis supply and criminal property possession.
Four other gang members were sentenced last year after appearing at Hull Crown Court in November 2022.
Police Crackdown Uncovers Weapons, Cash, and Phones
The police launched an investigation in May 2021 after receiving community tip-offs about drug trafficking from Bradford to Bridlington. On 14 October 2021, officers raided seven locations across Bradford, Bridlington, and North Yorkshire. They seized:
- Large quantities of cocaine, crack cocaine, and cannabis
- About £30,000 in cash
- Bladed weapons including axes, zombie knives, and samurai swords
- Mobile phones linked to drug operations
Detective Inspector Issues Warning After Gang’s Fall
“Using phone data and CCTV, we nailed the gang behind the drug supply from Bradford to Bridlington,” said Detective Inspector Matt Grantham.
“By stopping this gang, we’ve prevented a flood of dangerous drugs hitting the streets along with the crime and chaos that follow. Drug dealers like these disrupt our communities, and we will keep bringing them to justice.”
The crackdown continued with further arrests in November 2021 and March 2022 after more drugs, weapons, cash, and designer goods were found during raids on Hopbine Avenue, Bradford, and Springfield Avenue, Bridlington.
The law is catching up with county line drug gangs—and the message is loud and clear: crime doesn’t pay. Not on our watch.
