Drug Dealers Caught Red-Handed in Fleetwood Sting
Wyre Task Force has dealt a ruthless blow to drug crime in Fleetwood. Two local men have been locked up after a daring police operation exposed a Class A drug racket.
Fleetwood Men Nabbed Over Crack Cocaine Deal
- Sam Bridges, 33, and Harvey Brooks, 24, were arrested following a May 2024 raid.
- The bust began when officers spotted a drug deal on Blakiston Street.
- A crackdown on a nearby property uncovered a stash of cocaine and piles of cash.
- Both men pleaded guilty at Preston Crown Court on February 12.
Heavy Prison Terms Hit Fleetwood Drug Dealers
Bridges, once of Belmont Road, admitted multiple offences including possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, possession of Class B and C substances, an offensive weapon, and handling criminal property. He was sentenced to 45 months behind bars.
Meanwhile, Brooks from Lancaster Gate pleaded guilty to charges focusing on Class A and B drug possession and handling criminal property. He was handed a 30-month prison term.
These hefty sentences send a clear warning to drug pushers: Wyre Task Force is watching, and they mean business.
