Two Drug Dealers Bagged in Massive Cocaine Bust Worth Over £300k
Gloria Murray and Lee Colcombe Caught Red-Handed
Gloria Murray, 61, from Wheatley, and Lee Colcombe, 47, from Doncaster, have pleaded guilty to serious drug offences. Murray admitted to conspiracy to supply cocaine, possession of amphetamine, and possession of criminal property. Colcombe also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine.
Sentenced today at Oxford Crown Court, Murray faces six years behind bars, while Colcombe was handed four years.
Police Seize Over 3kg of Cocaine and Thousands in Cash
The sting began on 17 May 2021 when police stopped Murray outside her home on Farm Close Road. After a search, officers found 28 grams of amphetamine, 77 grams of cocaine, £1,000 cash, and scales.
Further searches at her property uncovered Colcombe and a colossal haul: more than 3 kilograms of cocaine and nearly £11,000 in cash. Drug packing equipment was also seized.
The cocaine seized had a potential street value of around £308,000.
Police Praise Operation That Took Big Dealers Off The Streets
“Murray and Colcombe conspired to push wholesale quantities of drugs across regions,” said PC David Simpkins from the South and Vale Tasking Team, Abingdon.
“This police action has removed significant quantities of dangerous drugs and brought two dealers to justice.
“Thames Valley Police, through Stronghold, is relentless in targeting drug criminals. We’re committed to protecting communities from the devastating impact of drugs and related crimes.”
