Three drug dealers have been jailed for more than 21 years for conspiracy to supply cocaine.

David Cruse, of Evesham Road, Cleeve Prior, was sentenced to 11 years and seven months after appearing in Worcester Crown Court on Monday.

The 35-year-old joined John Dymock, of Pinewood Drive in Cheltenham, who was sentenced to six years and nine months and Darrel Keen, who is already serving time in prison, who received a further two years.

DCI for South Worcestershire Chris Percival said: "This sentencing is a tribute to the investigation team who worked tirelessly and relentlessly to pursue those responsible for a well-established, long-running, and lucrative drug dealing enterprise.

“Tackling drug dealing networks and the serious and organised crime gangs they support is a priority and we will continue to focus our efforts on disrupting the criminal behaviour of those who are causing harm in our communities."

South Worcestershire CID worked with the Regional Organised Crime Unit on this investigation.

These sentences form part of Operation Target, which sees us work closely with other forces and our partners to tackle serious and organised crime and the harm it causes.