Messages about cannabis on two phones led to the arrest and conviction of two Clifton men. Analysis of the handsets showed what Steven Mayne and Ben Riddle had been up to.
Their phones were seized on January 25 last year at 6.20pm when police stopped their car in Colleymoor Leys Lane, Clifton. A phone attributed to Mayne showed evidence of the supply of cannabis, an agreement to supply cannabis on numerous occasions, and a discussion with a woman about a contribution to buying one kilo of cannabis with her and to sell it on for profit and to use "runners".
There was also a discussion in messages about cannabis production and advice on caring for the plants. Meanwhile, Riddle's phone showed he was asked about supplying cannabis on a number of occasions and agreeing to supply items, as well as a 'dealer's list', and offer of cannabis growing equipment.
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Both men were sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday (May 5) for being concerned in the supply of cannabis. Judge Stuart Rafferty KC told them: "Whether you had financial difficulties or not, selling drugs to other people is not the way out." Mayne, 31, of Greencroft, Clifton, and Riddle, 33, of Colleymoor Leys Lane, had both pleaded guilty.
They each received 18 months in prison, suspended for two years.
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