A grandmother was among ten dealers jailed for a total of 25 years following Colchester's biggest-ever drugs bust.

Operation Petite, aimed at stamping out the supply of heroin and crack cocaine, was the biggest anti-drugs push carried out by police in north Essex.

The offenders were locked up on Friday after admitting a total of 29 charges between them, involving Class A drugs.

Chelmsford Crown Court heard they were all involved in supplying undercover officers with the illegal substances during the operation carried out this year.

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