A drug dealer who lived a “luxurious lifestyle” and rented high-value vehicles for his operation has been jailed after being cornered off by police. Dylan Martin, 31, of Wellby Close, London, was running the ‘Doctor’ drug line which moved drugs into Braintree and the surrounding area. Martin was arrested in Braintree during a planned operation which saw thousands of pounds in cash uncovered, a vicious weapon and the drugs line phone.
Essex Police investigated after linking Martin as the drugs line holder to a black Mercedes hire vehicle, which was used to deal drugs in the town. Jail - Dylan Martin, 31, of Wellby Close, London, has been sentenced on July 19 at Chelmsford Crown Court (Image: Essex Police) Police enquiries revealed that Martin was the holder of the rental policies and led officers to compelling evidence linking the phone line movement with the movement of the known vehicles, showing regular journeys from London to Braintree. Martin is a known member of a gang based in London and has a history of violent offences, including aggravated burglary, battery, possession of imitation firearms and drug supply, police have said.
Further work uncovered link to properties in Braintree, which appeared to be used as base for the drug supply. Essex’s police force was able to pin down the exact locations during Operation Grip, an ongoing operation tackling and reducing serious violence in the area. During a planned operation on May 9, officers of the Op Raptor team w.