The article discusses the sentencing of Marshall Bartram, who was arrested during a drug deal in Essex as part of Operation Raptor. He was found with over 160 grams of cocaine and a significant amount of cash. Bartram was charged with possession with intent to supply and admitted his culpability. He was sentenced to three years and ten months in prison. The operation underscores the serious approach law enforcement takes toward drug offenses, particularly when involving large quantities, reflecting the commitment to keep Essex safe from drug-related crimes.
The strength of the sentence shows how seriously the courts will take drug dealing, particularly when such large quantities of cash and drugs are involved. Bartram clearly thought he could live beyond his means by selling harmful Class A drugs and fuelling wider crime in Harlow.
Our teams often work closely with our local and neighbourhood policing officers to bring drug dealers blighting our towns and cities to justice. This was a significant sentence for someone with no prior convictions and of a relatively young age.
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