Mark Bates
Mark Bates
PublishedDrug Offences
West YorkshirePontefract38 years oldMale
Summary
Mark Bates pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine, cannabis and ketamine and possession of criminal property as part of a drug supply enterprise.
SentenceSix years and nine months imprisonment.
Case Timeline
Convicted1 January 2025
Sentenced1 January 2025
Case Details
Court
Leeds Crown Court
Police Force
West Yorkshire Police
Source Information
Publication
BBC News
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Verification
Source Verified
Conviction Confirmed
Added: 25 September 2026
Last Updated: 25 September 2026
Approved: 25 September 2026