Lee Harrison stashed drug equipment in his mother’s bedroom while operating a heroin and crack cocaine supply line.
Ashley Dale’s boyfriend’s life went downhill. He had a loss and needed money fast. He lost his job and had to move back with his mom.
Harrison and Terence Rice sold drugs together. They used a “county lines” method named “Kyle Line.” They sold drugs at least 247 times, totaling about 222 grams of drugs.
The drugs’ street value was estimated between £8,892 and £22,230. On November 25, police stopped a BMW X3 in which Rice was driving and Harrison appeared nervous.
Police seized Harrison’s iPhone, but he wouldn’t give the passcode. Officers also found a Nokia phone and £920. Both men denied owning the Nokia.
The Nokia contained Kyle Line information, and each man used the line at times. Rice contacted his partner using it, and they sent messages to over 100 users.
Police searched Harrison’s home using a key obtained from Harrison. His mom, Sharon Harrison, was present during the search. They found drug items in his room.
They found cocaine worth £4,760 to £11,900, along with bags, a bowl with powder, and scales. His mom’s room also contained drug-related items.
Her room had white powder, phones, and herbs. Bags with powder were also found in the living room. Following this, police searched Rice’s home.
Police found phones and £4,035, along with scales and a baton. Harrison didn’t talk to police and had prior convictions for drug and weapon charges.
The lawyer, McNally, spoke for Harrison, stating the drug supply was short, lasting less than two months. The cocaine amount was under 250 grams.
Harrison admitted to using the drug phone, which, according to his lawyer, showed he wasn’t in charge. The mixing equipment at his place showed he had a hands-on role. His bad times led to this situation.
He felt trapped and sought a quick financial fix, knowing it was the wrong choice. He hopes to get a job when he gets out of prison.
Rice has nine convictions, one of which was for drug driving. A lawyer vouched for Rice, stating he helps care for kids at home.
Harrison admitted to drug charges and was jailed for five years. Rice admitted to drug and other charges, receiving a sentence of five years and two months.
Judge Medland spoke during sentencing, noting that both men wanted a good life but made choices to engage in crime. He emphasized that Class A drugs hurt people’s lives.