Pair jailed after detectives shut down drugs line

Two drug dealers were woken in their beds when police carried out coordinated raids.

Officers forced open the doors of the two properties, in Clifton, on 17 June 2024 following an investigation into drugs supply in the area.

Ryan Selwood’s home in Ellerby Avenue was found to contain Class A drugs, a taser weapon, dealer lists, weighing scales and other equipment associated with the drugs trade.

Officers seized a large amount of cash when they arrested Liam Kennerdale at a home in Farnborough Road.

The pair had been under investigation for several months for the supply of cocaine and cannabis in the Clifton area.

On Friday (20 December)  they were in the dock at Nottingham Crown Court where Kennerdale was jailed for six years and nine months, and Selwood was locked up for six years.

Kennerdale, aged 39, of Dovenby Road, Nottingham, and 30-year-old Selwood, of Ellerby Avenue, had earlier pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis, and possessing criminal property.

Selwood admitted possession of the taser.

Kennerdale was also sentenced after admitting dangerous driving and failing to stop following an incident on 26 May 2023.

He fled from police in a transit van and drove at speed through The Meadows, Nottingham, before running from the vehicle and being chased down by officers.

An investigation by detectives revealed the pair were using a phone line to supply drugs to a large number of customers.

Analysis of phone data uncovered hundreds of messages to organise the supply of cocaine and cannabis.

Kennerdale was the owner of the line, taking direct payment and chasing debts, while Selwood was generally in day-to-day control of the line.

During the investigation, Selwood was identified using the phone number to book taxis.

Detective Chief Inspector Claire Gould, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“There is evidence this pair were making substantial amounts of money through the wholesale supply of drugs in the Clifton area.

“Our investigation, which involved many hours of meticulous detective work, has allowed us to put their drug line out of use which can only be good news for this neighbourhood.

“Class A drugs continue to ruin the lives of vulnerable people in our communities, but we know outcomes like this one can seriously disrupt the illegal trade.”