Drug Trio Caught with £630k Heroin and Cocaine Haul on M5
Three men linked to a high-level crime gang have been jailed after police uncovered a massive stash of heroin and cocaine worth over £630,000 in Bristol.
£60k Cash Found During M5 Traffic Stop
On Friday 11 November 2022, officers pulled over a vehicle on the northbound M5 in South Gloucestershire. The stop revealed nearly £60,000 in cash. Further checks showed the car had driven from Liverpool to Bristol earlier that day.
Massive Drug Bust in Hartcliffe
Police then raided a property in Hartcliffe, uncovering more than 6kg of heroin, 377g of cocaine, and 3kg of cutting agents used to bulk up the drugs and boost dealer profits.
Three Men Jailed for Running ‘Well-Organised’ Drug Network
- Lee Wood, 34, of Queen Charlotte Street, Bristol, was sentenced to 10 years. He admitted supplying heroin and cocaine, possessing criminal property, and driving offences.
- Wade Gwyther, 27, of Kenmare Avenue, Bristol, got six years and eight months for his role in the drug supply.
- Peter Woods, 33, from Liverpool and driver of the stopped vehicle, was jailed for four years and eight months for drug supply and handling criminal property.
Judge Edward Burgess branded the gang a “well-organised criminal network functioning at a high level.” Wood was identified as the ringleader, directing heroin and cocaine supply on a commercial scale.
Detective Chief Inspector Adam Smith said: “This sentence reflects the senior roles these men played in importing drugs into our city. We take targeted action because these wholesale dealers ruin lives and fuel crime and anti-social behaviour.”
