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Six gang members ran a multi-million-pound drugs empire in Scunthorpe. The deceitful and illicit organised crime group was involved in producing and distributing class C drugs across the community. Now they are due to be sentenced following an investigation lasting over four years.

The six appeared at Hull Crown Court on Monday, June 3, after being charged for their involvement in using industrial units to produce Etizolam tablets, making an estimated street value of six million pounds. Five pleaded guilty at this appearance, with the sixth being found guilty on Monday, June 24. READ MORE: Corporation Bridge - new closures dates confirmed Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from Grimsby with our free newsletter • Anthony Florides, 33 years old, of Morley Road, Scunthorpe was charged with conspiracy to produce a class C drug and conspiracy to supply a class C drug.



He entered a not guilty plea and following a three-week trial, a jury found him guilty of the offences. • Jack Ford, 34 years old, of Fairfield Road, Scunthorpe pleaded guilty to conspiracy to produce a class C drug and conspiracy to supply a class C drug. • Abigail Comerford, 34 years old, of Peacock Street, Scunthorpe pleaded guilty to conspiracy to produce a class C drug and conspiracy to supply a class C drug.

• James Raithby, 29 years old, of Ashby Road, Scunthorpe pleaded guilty to conspiracy to produce a class C drug and conspiracy to supply a class C drug. • John McCal.

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