The five members of a drugs gang have been sentenced to a total of more than 19 years imprisonment for their part in a conspiracy to supply class A drugs in Chippenham.

Paul Chevolleau, 41, of Louise Rayner Place in Chippenham, was sentenced to six years while Wayne Trought, 34, of Burchells Green Road in Bristol, was sentenced to six years and eight months.

Beverley Jones, 51, of Royal Oak Close, Chippenham, was sentenced to three years for her part in the conspiracy and a further six months for allowing her premises to be used in the supply of Class A drugs.

Raymond Dagostino, 30, of The Halve, Trowbridge, was sentenced to two years for his part in the conspiracy and Christopher Burgess, 48, of Bolts Croft in Chippenham, was handed 18 months imprisonment.

The sentencing, which took place at Swindon Crown Court, is the result of a six month investigation by the Wiltshire Police Dedicated Crime Team.

The conspiracy uncovered by the team had the potential to bring crack cocaine and heroin into Chippenham with an estimated street value of approximately £95,500.

A police spokesman said: “This investigation highlights how determined we are to tackle drug dealers in Wiltshire and also sends a message out to others that we will not tolerate this type of criminality in our county.

“Criminals do not just stick to geographical boundaries and if we believe drugs are being brought into our county, we will use all of our powers and resources to ensure that this is stopped and justice is done.

“Drug dealing and drug misuse not only ruin the lives of those who take them, but also the wider community. Drugs supply is often linked to anti-social behaviour and the exploitation of vulnerable members of society.”

Anyone with information on any illegal activity should contact Wiltshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.