Convictions at conclusion of Operation Tempest Trial – Barry McElduff led Leigh Hart for the Crown
Following a 3 week trial a jury reached unanimous guilty verdicts in respect of 3 members of an Organised Criminal Gang [OCG] involved in the supply of drugs.
Operation Tempest was a South East Regional Organised Crime Unit [SEROCU] investigation into the criminality of an OCG based in the Slough/Hayes/Uxbridge areas that were involved in the importation of multi kilogram deals of cocaine, the wholesale distribution of cocaine, heroin and cannabis as well as the operation of a local drugs line supplying cocaine and cannabis. 9 individuals were charged with involvement in the OCG’s drug supplying activity.
6 of the named individuals pleaded guilty in the lead up to trial; 3 members of the OCG contested the matter to trial asserting that they were not knowingly involved in criminality.
The sentencing of all 9 gang members will occur later in the year.
Barry McElduff and Leigh Hart were instructed by Charles White from Thames Valley CCU to prosecute the case.
