A Wakefield man has been sent to prison for 18 months for Class A drug dealing offences in Scarborough.
James Hugh Fraser Fleming, aged 31, was sentenced at York Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday 17 July 2024).
He had previously pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine in the seaside town between 14 August 2023 and 7 January 2024.
He was arrested and bailed for that offence on 27 August last year.
Fleming was again arrested on 6 January 2024 for possession with intent to supply cocaine to which he also admitted.
When he was interviewed by detectives, Fleming denied being involved in dealing drugs.
However, through the analysis of phone data, they uncovered evidence linking him to the offences which led to him to being charged.
Detective Constable Darrel Temple, from Scarborough and Ryedale CID, said:
“Fleming is a menace to society who doesn’t care about the harm he causes to individuals and the wider community.
“He preyed on vulnerable drug users in the Scarborough area with the sole aim of making a profit out of this dangerous and addictive Class A drug.
“He is now facing up to the consequences of his criminal actions. We will not allow people like him to operate in our town.”
This successful investigation was supported by Project Alliance which brings together the police, local councils, fire service, community safety partnerships, health bodies, Revenue and Customs and other important partners and agencies, who share information, intelligence and expertise to help tackle serious organised crime in North Yorkshire.


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