By Prolific Scunthorpe drug dealer receives jail time
A prolific drug dealer from Scunthorpe has received jail time for his involvement in an organised crime group.
Alcino De Oliveira (29) of Cottage Beck Road, Scunthorpe appeared at Grimsby Crown Court yesterday (11 July) after being charged with possession with intent to supply, the supply of class A drugs, and money laundering.
According to Humberside Police, the 29-year-old operated as the group’s ringleader, supplying class A substances throughout our communities.
Earlier this year in January, De Oliveira was charged in connection with public order offences and received a 9-month suspended sentence for affray.
In a statement Humberside Police noted:
“Having received the suspended sentence, unemployed De Oliveira continued to fund his lavish lifestyle splurging on designer clothing by supplying drugs throughout Scunthorpe, without thought for the local community, the residents or those effected by addiction.”
Then in May, the force executed a large-scale attack on local organised crime, a crackdown that saw 32 arrested including De Oliveira.
Superintendent Doug Blackwood leading the investigation said:
“This was a highly complex and co-ordinated investigation and I am pleased De Oliveira is now behind bars. I hope this serves as a stark warning to others looking to come to our communities to deal and distribute drugs. You’re not welcome here, and we will not tolerate it.
“This type of criminality can cause significant disruption to our local communities, and we will continue to do everything we can to continue to bring those responsible to justice.
“By stopping this gang’s activities, we have prevented significant amounts of drugs from being sold on the streets of Scunthorpe and the associated crime and anti-social behaviour that goes with this kind of offending.
“I would like to thank our colleagues from partnering agencies for their support throughout the entirety of this investigation. The work they do within the communities to assist those battling addiction contributes to making a real difference.
“I would also like to thank all the people who contact us with information about drug dealing and drug-related crime in their areas.
“We investigate all information that we receive, so please don’t worry if you don’t see immediate action. Sometimes we use what you tell us to build the bigger picture of evidence ensuring we have the best possible chance of a positive court outcome, as in this case. Please keep talking to us if you have any information about crime in your area.”
Humberside Police have urged Scunthorpe residents to contact their non-emergency 101 line if they are experiencing concerns regarding crime in their area.
