A group responsible for the supply of class A drugs in Kent has been dismantled following a Kent Police investigation with five members sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court today (January 30).
John Horn was the leader of the group and enlisted the services of fellow Ramsgate resident Oliver Eyles to manage the day-to-day running of their enterprise, including the onward distribution of cocaine to other street dealers.
But their offending did not go unnoticed and resulted in officers carrying out a series of arrests on Thursday 21 March 2024, seizing large quantities of cash and drugs in the process.
Each man pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply cocaine prior to their sentencing.
Horn, aged 38, of Highfield Road, Ramsgate, was sentenced to six years and six months’ imprisonment.
Eyles, aged 36, of Lavender Lane, Ramsgate, was jailed for five years and six months.
Joseph Shuttleworth, aged 35, of Orchard Close, Ramsgate, received a custodial sentence of two years and four months.
Jason Tse, aged 41, of Beach Road, Westgate, was sentenced to three years and 10 months’ imprisonment.
Christopher Palmer, aged 34, of Nixon Avenue, Ramsgate, received a two year suspended prison sentence.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Nicola Emery said: “Organised crime groups are often run like businesses with each member having clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
“John Horn sat at the very top of this particular criminal network and whilst he rarely handled any drugs himself, it was very clear he played a leading role in the supply of cocaine to users across east Kent.
“He thought that by having other criminals do his dirty work for him, it would reduce the risk of him being arrested and sent to prison. Unfortunately for Horn and the other members of his group, we knew exactly who they were and what they were up to.
“This is a significant result in Kent Police’s ongoing fight against the supply of class A drugs, with those responsible receiving sentences that will see them behind bars for a long time.”
Never trust chubby men with rubbish beards.
Amazed they didn’t find a steroid stash. Stupid ink, stupid man.
Thick as 2 short planks. Not a braincell between them.
Forest Gump had a phrase for this lot!
didn’t really get that long a sentence tbh they be out in half the time to do it all over again. why did the other 1 get a suspended sentence?
Probably a low level player & was the one who the police flipped/accpeted their deal to provide information/evidence.
Probably a low level player & was the one who the police flipped/accpeted their deal to provide information/evidence.
Must say, JH accepted the arrest with good grace, unlike that mob at Manchester airport!
why do these idiots always look the same , pumped up on steroids ? and there is probably a lot of truth in the opinion that the police flipped them to be super grasses , these clowns would be way down the pecking order .