Doncaster man and woman jailed for string of drug offences as stun gun found in car

A Doncaster man and woman are behind bars after being found guilty of a string of drugs offences – and after a stun gun was found in a car.
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The investigation into Lyanne King, 43, and Sean Thompson, 52, began in December 2021 when officers executed a drugs warrant at Lakeen Road, Intake, finding large amounts of Class A, B and C drugs during raids on their homes.

Investigating officer PC Emma Fothergill said: “Once inside the property officers discovered knives, Class A drugs and a large quantity of cash.

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“A further warrant at Fairfax Road, Intake was then conducted on 28 August last year. On this occassion officers found Class A, B and C drugs, along with drug dealing paraphernalia and a quantity of cash.

Sean Thompson and Lyanne King have been jailed for drugs offences.Sean Thompson and Lyanne King have been jailed for drugs offences.
Sean Thompson and Lyanne King have been jailed for drugs offences.

“Then on 17 May this year, officers witnessed a drug deal taking place from a car. The driver of the car was Thompson. The car was searched and officers discovered a significant amount of Class A drugs and a stun gun.”

The pair, both of Fairfax Road, Intake, were sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court on Monday 31 July.

King was jailed for eight years and four months after admitting seven counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, two counts of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs, and possession with intent to supply Class C drugs.

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Thompson was jailed for three years and five months after admitting three counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possession of a weapon for the discharge of an electrical incapacitant device.

PC Fothergill added: "The activity which led to the arrest of King and Thompson was delivered as part of our dedicated operation to tackle drugs supply and associated violence in Doncaster.

“We are committed to tackling drug supply in our communities, so please make sure you report any concerns to us – your information does make a difference.”

Anyone wanting to report drug crime in Doncaster can contact South Yorkshire Police on 101, or 999 in an emergency, or alternatively, contact indepedent charity CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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