Four individuals were sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court on May 1 for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in West Cumbria following proactive police operations targeting drug supply networks.
Key Sentences Delivered
- Curtis Kirkbride, 36, no fixed address – sentenced to seven years and two months for conspiracy to supply cocaine.
- Alisia Cameron, 29, Cross Street, Workington – received four years and four months for two counts of conspiracy to supply cocaine.
- Stephanie Moffatt, 34, Calder Crescent, Cleator Moor – sentenced to four years for conspiracy to supply cocaine.
- Bradley Dryden, 28, Castlerigg Close, Whitehaven – sentenced to four years and four months for conspiracy to supply cocaine and involvement in cocaine and ketamine supply.
All Pleaded Guilty
Each of the defendants admitted their involvement in the offences, resulting in the court handing down immediate custodial sentences.
Police Crackdown On Drugs
The convictions follow a targeted police operation aimed at disrupting the supply of Class A drugs, particularly cocaine and ketamine, across the West Cumbria region.
Community Impact
The successful prosecution highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to reduce drug-related crime and its detrimental effects on local communities in Cumbria.