Sentence
James Andrew Close
James Andrew Close (aged 44) was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court on 14 August 2025 to 32 Years for Conspiracy to supply drugs and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Manchester Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 14 August 2025
- Sentence
- 32 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 36 years
- Judge
- Judge John Potter
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Conspiracy to supply drugs | Custodial immediate |
| Acquisition, use or possession of criminal property | Custodial immediate |
| Conspiracy to possess firearms or ammunition with intent to endanger life or to enable another person to endanger life | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of conspiracy to possess firearms and ammunition with intent to endanger life, conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (cocaine) and conspiracy to possess criminal property.