A 19-year-old drug dealer has been sentenced to 30 months in prison following a joint operation between Surrey Police and the Metropolitan Police to dismantle a county line operating in Epsom.
Ronnie Belcher, of Gibraltar Crescent, Epsom, appeared at Guildford Crown Court on Tuesday, December 17, where he was convicted of multiple drug-related offences.
Charges and Evidence
The court heard that Belcher was guilty of:
- Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs
- Being concerned in the supply of Class A and Class C substances
- Possession of Class B drugs
- Possession of criminal property
Belcher was arrested in May 2024 after officers raided his home, acting on intelligence about his involvement in a local drugs supply network. During the search, officers uncovered significant quantities of Class A, B, and C drugs, £8,000 in cash, and a mobile phone containing messages linked to drug transactions.
Impact on the Community
Inspector Tommy Pearson, Borough Commander for Epsom and Ewell, emphasized the harm drug activity causes to local communities:
“Drugs can cause a devastating impact on local communities, which is why we’re committed to working with neighbouring forces to stop those bringing drugs into the county.
