Three individuals have been sentenced to prison following their involvement in drug supply activities in Somerset. Kaleb Wyman, 19, Brett Marshall, 43, and Louise Sanders, 45, were arrested last year as part of a targeted police operation and have now been collectively jailed for more than six years.
On October 24, 2024, officers apprehended Marshall during a suspected drug deal on Manilla Crescent. After observing him quickly enter and exit a vehicle, police conducted a search of his residence, where they also found Sanders and Wyman. During the search, Wyman was found with suspected Class A drugs, over £1,000 in cash, and a knuckle duster.
The investigation revealed that the trio were involved in supplying Class A drugs such as cocaine and heroin in the Weston-super-Mare area, with supplies originating from the West Midlands. They were sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on May 1.
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Wyman, originally from Birmingham, received a three-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to multiple counts, including supplying and possessing Class A drugs, as well as possession of an offensive weapon in a private setting. He was also ordered to forfeit £1,189.90 believed to be proceeds from drug-related activity.
Marshall, based in Weston-super-Mare, was sentenced to two years after admitting to involvement in the supply of Class A drugs. He was ordered to forfeit £100 linked to drug offences.
Sanders, also from Weston-super-Mare, received a 16-month sentence after pleading guilty to the same drug supply charges.
PC Tom Highton, involved in the case, stated: “Cocaine, heroin, and other illicit substances cause immense harm, not only to users but also to surrounding communities. This result demonstrates our ongoing commitment to tackling drug supply in Avon and Somerset. We encourage anyone with information to come forward, as proactive policing allows us to disrupt and bring offenders to justice.” He added that the imprisonment of Wyman, Marshall, and Sanders serves as a clear warning to those involved in illegal drug distribution that they face substantial custodial sentences.