Teen Drug Dealer Exploited Kids for Cocaine and Heroin
Matteo Crossman, 19, from Haydon Wick, was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court today after pleading guilty to supplying cocaine and heroin and possessing criminal property.
Swindon Police Crack Down on Juvenile Drug Runners
Crossman was arrested in December following a thorough probe by the Swindon Fortitude team. The investigation uncovered how he exploited young people in the Broadgreen area to deliver drugs across central Swindon.
Officer: Crossman Lived a Lavish Life on the Back of Kids’ Suffering
“Crossman would exploit young people by using them to deliver drugs on his behalf in central Swindon, causing misery to residents and families,” said PC Nick Finning.
“By exploiting these young people, Crossman funded a lifestyle way beyond his means. He spent cash on flashy music videos and even paid to boost their views to build his image.”
PC Finning added, “He showed zero regard for the damage caused to families or the long-term harm to the children he employed. Crossman was only interested in the false image and lifestyle he couldn’t earn legally.”
Cash and Designer Clothes Seized in Court Order
Alongside a prison sentence, the court ordered the confiscation of cash and expensive clothing found during the arrest, stripping Crossman of his ill-gotten gains.
