Doncaster man among two sentenced over drug offences following warrant in Rotherham

A 37-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman have been sentenced for drug offences.
By Stephanie Bateman
Published 18th Apr 2024, 13:20 BST
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On 27 April 2023, officers from the Armed Crime Team executed a warrant at Bridgewater Way, Rotherham, where roughly 20kg of cannabis was seized. The drugs have a street value of £100,000.

Dale Banks, from Rufford Road, Doncaster, pleaded guilty to possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply, and Emma Wilmot, of Bridgewater Way, pleaded guilty to permitting premises to be used for the supply of cannabis.

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Banks had been on remand since 27 April 2023 and was jailed for a further 18 months at Sheffield Crown Court on Friday 12 April.

Dale Banks and Emma Wilmot.Dale Banks and Emma Wilmot.
Dale Banks and Emma Wilmot.

Wilmot was handed a 12-month community order and ordered to attend 15 rehabilitation sessions.

OIC DC Jennifer Guest from the forces Armed Crime Team said: “I am pleased both defendants pleaded guilty, and I am pleased with the positive outcome. Illegal drugs have a devastating impact on our community and we will not tolerate it in South Yorkshire.”