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Nottinghamshire Drug Gang Sentenced for Heroin and Crack Distribution

4/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A Nottinghamshire drugs gang led by Matthew Harverye and Jason Dawson was sentenced for flooding Newark with heroin and crack cocaine.
Police raids on March 12, 2025 uncovered drugs and paraphernalia, leading to the four members' immediate jail terms.
Zeeshan Khan, who ran a similar operation in Burnley, was jailed for over eight years.
His network was dismantled through a thorough investigation by the East Targeted Crime Unit.

History

Historical Context

The UK's Drug Trafficking Act of 1986 established stringent penalties for drug offenses, empowering law enforcement to combat trafficking. This legislation followed decades of evolving drug policies, including the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, which classified drugs into categories. The recent sentencing of Matthew Harverye and Jason Dawson for heroin and crack cocaine distribution highlights ongoing efforts to address drug-related crime in the UK.

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Story summary

A Nottinghamshire drugs gang led by Matthew Harverye and Jason Dawson was sentenced for flooding Newark with heroin and crack cocaine.
Police raids on March 12, 2025 uncovered drugs and paraphernalia, leading to the four members' immediate jail terms.
Zeeshan Khan, who ran a similar operation in Burnley, was jailed for over eight years.
His network was dismantled through a thorough investigation by the East Targeted Crime Unit.

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