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Kendal man jailed after heroin was discovered in his loft

Written by on 18/10/2017

A Kendal man has been sent to prison for supplying Class A drugs (heroin) from a property in the town.

Ben Simmonite, 36, of Rydal Road, was sentenced alongside his ex-girlfiend Sian Benson, 26, of Broad Ing Crescent today (October 18th) at Carlisle Crown Court.

They both previously pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

Simmonite was sent down for three years, while Benson was given a two year prison sentence suspended for two years, ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work, and complete 25 days rehabilitation activity requirement.

Police searched a property in Broad Ing Crescent, where Simmonite and Benson were both living, after Simmonite was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting, on February 26th 2016.

Officers found a clear plastic bag containing two large packets of white powder, later identified as Class A drug heroin, and a roll of clear plastic bags.

Benson, who was in the property at the time, was arrested.

Detective Constable Ben Falvey said: “I am pleased that Simmonite and Benson have been brought before the courts to answer for their crimes. Drug dealing has a significant effect on the communities in which those supplying live, and we will not tolerate it. We will continue to make sure we track down and remove those involved from our streets.”


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