West Yorkshire drug dealer jailed for supplying cocaine in Scarborough

James Hugh Fraser Fleming, 31, was sentenced at York Crown Court on Wednesday, July 17.

He had previously pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine in the seaside town between August 14 2023 and January 7 2024.

When he was interviewed by detectives, Fleming denied being involved in dealing drugs.

However, through the analysis of phone data, they uncovered evidence linking him to the offences which led to him to being charged.

Detective Constable Darrel Temple, from Scarborough and Ryedale CID, said: “Fleming is a menace to society who doesn’t care about the harm he causes to individuals and the wider community.

“He preyed on vulnerable drug users in the Scarborough area with the sole aim of making a profit out of this dangerous and addictive Class A drug.

“He is now facing up to the consequences of his criminal actions. We will not allow people like him to operate in our town.”

This successful investigation was supported by Project Alliance which brings together police, local councils, fire service, community safety partnerships, health bodies, Revenue and Customs and other important partners and agencies, who share information, intelligence and expertise to help tackle serious organised crime in North Yorkshire.

Anyone with any information about suspected drug-related crime is urged to make a report via the North Yorkshire Police website or by calling 101, selecting option 4, and speaking to the Force Control Room.

Always dial 999 if an emergency response is required.