A Malton-based drug dealer, described by a Judge as “a one-stop shop for misery”, has been jailed for five years and three months.
Ronnie Ethan Collins, 21, was sentenced at York Crown Court after pleading guilty to:
- two counts of being concerned in the supply of cannabis and cocaine between September 2024 and April 2026
- two counts of possession with intent to supply cocaine
- two counts of possession with intent to supply cannabis
PC Rebecca Davison from Scarborough and Ryedale CID, who led the investigation, said: “Despite repeated police action taken against him, Ronnie Collins continued to be a persistent drug dealer in the Scarborough and Ryedale areas.
“I’m delighted with the significant prison sentence that has been handed to him. It reflects the serious nature of his offending and the harm his illicit activities have caused in our communities.
“We simply will not tolerate drug-dealing in our area, and we’ll continue to use everything within our power to root out suspects and make them face justice.”
Reporting information about drug-related crime
Anyone with any information about suspected drug-related crime are urged to make a report via the North Yorkshire Police website or by calling 101.
Always dial 999 if an emergency response is required.
If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or make a report online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Get professional support for drug and alcohol related issues:
- Drink Drug Hub website www.drinkdrughub.co.uk
- North Yorkshire Rise – young people’s specialist drug and alcohol service- freephone 08000 14 14 80 (option 2) – www.humankindcharity.org.uk/service/nyrise/
- North Yorkshire Horizons - adult specialist drug and alcohol service – freephone 08000 14 14 80 – www.nyhorizons.org.uk/
- City of York Drug and Alcohol Service - https://www.changegrowlive.org/york/info
- NHS – https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/
- FRANK helpline and information - https://www.talktofrank.com/
