London Yardie Gang Member Locked Up After Portsmouth Drugs Raid
Jacob Monerville, 23, from Islington, London, has been jailed for three years following a crackdown on drugs in Portsmouth. The Yardie gang member was caught with a stash of Class A drugs – heroin, crack cocaine, and cocaine – and sentenced for possession with intent to supply.
Three Years Behind Bars for Yardie Dealer
Monerville was sentenced on Friday, 20 April, after being arrested in Binstead Road, Portsmouth, on 20 February by the drugs-related harm team. Alongside the three-year prison term for drug offences, he also received two months for escaping lawful custody, to be served concurrently.
Chief Inspector Jason Kenny said: “Our policing teams continue to work hard to target drug dealers and disrupt drug dealing in Portsmouth. I would like to reassure the local community that we will do everything in power to get drug dealers off our streets and in front of the courts.”
Spot the Signs of Drug Dealing in Your Neighbourhood
Concerned about drug activity nearby? Watch out for:
- A sudden surge of visitors to a house or flat, with short stays.
- Brief exchanges between small groups outside flats or houses.
- Residents frequently leaving and returning to a property in quick succession.
- People loitering and constantly using mobile phones.
- Unusual or new-looking cars parked outside, especially hire vehicles driven by unfamiliar drivers.
Speak Up and Keep Your Community Safe
If you have any information about drug activity, call the police on 101, or 999 if a crime is happening right now. You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
