Scarborough cocaine dealer admits drug offences following weekend raid

North Yorkshire Police carried out a search warrant at an address

Author: Karen LiuPublished 12th Sep 2023

A drug dealer from Scarborough appeared in court earlier this week and admitted drug offences following a police raid over the weekend.

Officers from the Operation Expedite team in the town carried out a search warrant at an address on Saturday 9th September, after Mark Alan Weaver was suspected of supplying weights of cocaine in Scarborough.

Evidence that officers had gathered from call data and mobile phone examinations tied him to the offences.

Following his arrest, searches were carried out and a substantial quantity of cocaine and cash were recovered from a vehicle linked to him.

33 year-old Mark alan Weaver, of Spreight Lane Steps in Scarborough, appeared at York Magistrates' Court yesterday (Monday 11th September) charged with being in possession with intent to supply cocaine, being concerned in the supply of cocaine, and possession of criminal property.

He pleaded guilty to all the offences which were committed between 30th October 2022 and 9th September 2023. He was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing at York Crown Court on Tuesday 3rd October 2023.

Reporting information about drug-related crime

Anyone with any information about suspected drug-related crime are urged to make a report via the North Yorkshire Police website or by calling 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.

Always dial 999 if an emergency response is required.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or make a report online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

The signs of drug dealing can include

  • Increased callers at a property at all times of the day or night
  • Increase in cars pulling up for short periods of time
  • Different accents at a property
  • Anti-social behaviour at a property
  • Notseeing the resident for long periods of time
  • Drug-related rubbish – small plastic bags, syringes
  • Windows covered or curtains closed for long periods

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