Blaine Mckenna and David Warrender jailed for conspiracy to supply drugs worth £2million

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Two men have been sentenced for conspiracy to supply drugs with a street value in excess of £2 million.

Blaine Mckenna (born 9/7/88) of Farmway, Middleton and David Warrender (born 28/7/84) of Mainway, Middleton pleaded guilty to their part in a conspiracy involving a sophisticated drug factory in the Monsall area of Manchester.

They were sentenced today, Monday 17 March 2014, at Manchester Crown Court.

McKenna received three and a half years in prison and Warrender one and a half years.

On 16 August 2013, Operation Ridgeback officers, acting on intelligence, witnessed Warrender hand over more than 50kg of amphetamines to McKenna, who was arrested in possession of the drugs.

A further search of a factory on an industrial estate in Monsall, revealed a drugs factory containing more amphetamines, cannabis and 250kg of mixing agent.

During the same investigation, officers also found £40,000 in cash and a cannabis farm containing more than 300 plants, which was linked to the pair.

Detective Inspector Lee Griffin of GMP’s Serious Organised Crime Group said: “McKenna and Warrender were involved in drug-related crimes at the highest level and contributed to creating a climate of intimidation and fear for local residents.

“Those involved in this type of criminality need to know that we can, and will, track them down."

Superintendent Sarah Jackson of GMP’s North Manchester Division said: “This result demonstrates that we will not accept this type of crime in our communities.

“We take a very robust approach to tackling organised crime groups and we work alongside out residents to ensure those involved know they are not above the law.”