Two jailed for total of 18 years after detectives expose drugs conspiracy

Two men have been sentenced today (7 November) for supplying cocaine. Andrew Bell, aged 35, of Primrose Drive, Penrith pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to acquiring/using criminal property, conspiring to supply cocaine and possessing an offensive weapon. He received a 10 year sentence. Eyup Bayram, aged 35, of Lansdowne Road, Bournemouth was found guilty at a trial of being concerned in the supply of cocaine, acquiring/using criminal property and conspiring to supply cocaine. He received an eight-year sentence. Both were sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court. The sentencing comes after a vehicle driven by Bayram travelled from the South Coast of the country to Penrith to visit Bell. On 17 January 2025, officers witnessed an exchange between the two. Shortly after, Bell entered an addressed in Penrith, where officers followed and detained him.