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Cocaine dealer who fled before sentencing is jailed after a police drone spotted him FISHING at Skegness caravan park

Police officers arrest Jake Hawkins after Bassetlaw district commander Inspector Rob Harrison said there was 'clear evidence' of his serious Class A supply.
Police officers arrest Jake Hawkins after Bassetlaw district commander Inspector Rob Harrison said there was 'clear evidence' of his serious Class A supply.
Jake Hawkins, 31, had pleaded guilty to supplying cocaine but left Nottingham Crown Court before his sentencing hearing concluded on 16 October 2026.
Jake Hawkins, 31, had pleaded guilty to supplying cocaine but left Nottingham Crown Court before his sentencing hearing concluded on 16 October 2026.

Jake Hawkins, 31, of Worksop, was back before a judge at Nottingham Crown Court the day after his arrest and was jailed for three years and nine months on 29 October 2026. He had pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine but left the building on 16 October before his sentencing hearing concluded, prompting a bench warrant.

Bassetlaw district commander Inspector Rob Harrison says police recovered 'clear evidence' of Jake Hawkins's serious Class A supply.

'Class A drugs ruin the lives of very vulnerable people,' warns Bassetlaw district commander Inspector Rob Harrison.

Dealers 'can expect to be firmly dealt with', says Bassetlaw district commander Inspector Rob Harrison, promising court consequences.

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