Leighton Finn-Gibbs, aged 20, from Selkirk Close, Middlesbrough, has been sentenced to 18 months in jail following his arrest for possession of crack cocaine and cannabis. This latest conviction is his second time behind bars for drug offences.
On December 30, 2025, the Middlesbrough Proactive Team conducted a raid on a property on Wellesley Road. Several individuals were present at the location during the operation. A woman found at the scene was in possession of a mobile phone that contained messages directly linking Finn-Gibbs to drug dealing activities. These messages also showed efforts to recruit others to distribute class A drugs, highlighting Finn-Gibbs’s significant role in the drug supply network.
Finn-Gibbs has a prior criminal record, having previously served time for class A drug supply and dangerous driving after colliding with a police vehicle. Sergeant John Sproson of the Middlesbrough Proactive Team commented, “Leighton Finn-Gibbs has again been found to be involved in drugs supply across Middlesbrough. We continue to tackle those pushing drugs on our streets and will keep putting offenders before the courts to protect the community.”
Authorities urge anyone with information about drug activity to come forward. You can contact Cleveland Police by calling 101 or visiting your local police station. Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously through the charity Crimestoppers by visiting their website or calling 0800 555 111.
Originally published by UKNIP.
