The two men have been sentenced to a combined total of more than 12 years
Two men have been sentenced to a combined total of twelve years and three months behind bars, Humberside Police said. The pair were involved in the supply and distribution of approximately £70,000 worth of class A drugs from Bradford to Bridlington.
Louis Titre, 30, of Winscar Avenue, Bradford, and Darren Worgan, 41, of Victoria Road, Bridlington, were sentenced at Hull Crown Court today (September 23). They admitted their roles in a drugs network that trafficked heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine across county lines.
Humberside Police said that an investigation was launched in September 2024 after both men were identified by a specialist team of detectives as members of an organised crime group. Detectives discovered that Titre regularly travelled to Bridlington to deliver drugs and collect cash, while sending instructions to Worgan, who managed local distribution in the seaside town.
Phone analysis showed the scale of the drugs network, with the county line sending out daily text messages advertising the sale of crack cocaine, cocaine, and heroin. Officers then executed simultaneous drugs warrants in Bradford and Bridlington in January.
Upon entering the properties, officers recovered a number of burner phones and paraphernalia, around £70,000 worth of drugs, and approximately £9,800 in cash was seized. At Titre’s address, officers found him attempting to barricade the door with a sofa while wielding a machete above his head.
Both Titre and Worgan were arrested at each address. They were subsequently charged and remanded into custody.
Titre pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, being concerned in the supply of heroin, possession with intent to supply class A crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply class A cocaine, acquiring criminal property and affray. He was handed a prison sentence of five years and three months behind bars.
Worgan pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin, being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, and acquiring criminal property. He was sentenced to seven years behind bars.
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Officer in the case, Police Constable Claire Dobson said: “I hope today’s outcome serves as a stark warning to those who think it’s acceptable to bring harm into our communities. The supply of drugs ruins lives, fuels violence, and exploits the most vulnerable members of society.
“Behind every drug deal is a ripple effect of harm which we will not tolerate, and we remain committed to targeting and disrupting those who seek to exploit others for financial gain. We continue to take part in the multi-agency Home Office Clear Hold Build initiative, which has seen large-scale disruption of organised crime in Bridlington through coordinated action.
“Removing individuals like Titre and Worgan from our streets is a significant step in protecting the public and restoring confidence in the safety of our neighbourhoods. Their convictions are the result of months of meticulous work by officers determined to hold offenders to account.
“Our teams work relentlessly to dismantle organised crime groups in our area and prosecute those responsible. Thanks to the dedication of everyone involved in this investigation, we’ve been able to shut down this network and removed a significant quantity of harmful drugs from communities.
“We use all information we receive, so please don’t be discouraged if you don’t see immediate action. Often, what locals tell us helps us to build a bigger picture, one that allows us to take decisive action and secure successful outcomes in court, as we’ve seen in this case. Please continue to speak to us if you have any concerns about crime in your area.”