A DRUG kingpin has been jailed after police brought down a heroin and cocaine operation in Southend and Westcliff. Lenny Draper was head of a “county lines” operation which saw Class A drugs dealt in bulk in the Southend borough. He was caught after being traced from his lieutenant who was found with hundreds of pounds worth of drugs and cash. Draper, 27, was head of the operation, while Jay Collins, 19, would deal the drugs for him, with James Hammond, 52, as a runner. All three men were sentenced at Southend Crown Court. Prosecuting, Oliver Kirk said Collins said: “Police spoke to Mr Collins on January 24, who were conducting another investigation and his behaviour made them search him.
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