North East Men Face Imminent Prison Sentences for Drug Conspiracy
Four individuals from the North East have recently confessed to being involved in a drug conspiracy, with Graeme Rutherford, Dale Dunn, Jake Galea-Hughes, and Jack Freeman admitting to the charge at Newcastle Crown Court. The conspiracy to supply class C drugs took place over a period from April 17 to April 25 of this year. During the court hearing, Galea-Hughes and Rutherford appeared via video link from HMP Durham. In addition to the drug conspiracy charge, Galea-Hughes also pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified on two separate occasions earlier in the year. The defendants are scheduled to return to court for sentencing later this year, where they are likely to receive significant custodial sentences, despite receiving credit for their guilty pleas. Rutherford, Dunn, Freeman, and Galea-Hughes are all residents of different areas in Gateshead and Houghton, with a sentencing hearing set for Friday, September 6.
North East Drug Conspiracy Culprits Admit Guilt, Face Prison Time
In a recent court appearance at Newcastle Crown Court, four individuals from the North East, namely Graeme Rutherford, Dale Dunn, Jake Galea-Hughes, and Jack Freeman, acknowledged their involvement in a drug conspiracy. The conspiracy, which involved the supply of class C drugs, occurred over a period of one week in April of this year. Galea-Hughes and Rutherford participated in the court hearing remotely from HMP Durham, with Galea-Hughes also admitting to driving offenses. Despite pleading guilty to the charges, the defendants are expected to receive significant custodial sentences when they return to court for sentencing later in the year. The residents of Birtley, Gateshead, and Houghton will have pre-sentence reports prepared before their sentencing hearing on Friday, September 6.
North East Men Admit Involvement in Drug Conspiracy, Face Imminent Sentencing
At Newcastle Crown Court, Graeme Rutherford, Dale Dunn, Jake Galea-Hughes, and Jack Freeman have all confessed to their roles in a drug conspiracy that took place in the North East. The conspiracy involved the supply of class C drugs over a specific period earlier this year. Galea-Hughes and Rutherford participated in the court proceedings remotely from HMP Durham, with Galea-Hughes also admitting to driving offenses. Despite their guilty pleas, the defendants are set to face significant custodial sentences when they return to court for sentencing later this year. Residents of Birtley, Gateshead, and Houghton, the four men will have pre-sentence reports prepared before their sentencing hearing on Friday, September 6.
