South Norfolk woman sentenced for drug offences

A South Norfolk woman has been handed a 12-month prison sentence suspended for two years for drug offences.

Emma Rumsey, aged 44, of Chestnut Road, Pulham St Mary appeared at Norwich Crown Court on Monday 17 February 2025 after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing to:

• Possess with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A – Cocaine
• Concerned in supply of cocaine
• Possess with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class B – Cannabis
• Concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of Class B – cannabis

Rumsey was sentenced to 12 months in prison suspended for two years, ordered to complete a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement of seven days, as well as undertake 120 hours unpaid work.

Officers executed a warrant at the property on 30 August 2023 in which they located containers of suspected class A and class B drugs, as well as drug paraphernalia.

Rumsey was arrested and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning, later being charged with a number of drug offences.

She appeared before Norwich Magistrates’ Court on 1 November 2024 and was bailed to Norwich Crown Court on 15 January 2025, where she pleaded guilty to all four charges.

South Norfolk Neighbourhood Policing Inspector, Chris Tomkins said: “We know that drugs can be an issue in many communities, and it is something we take very seriously.

"Illegal drugs can ruin lives, and we continue to tackle the issues wherever we can.

"We encourage anyone who is concerned about potential drug using or dealing in their area to get in touch via the Norfolk Police website, by calling 101, or emailing the local Beat Managers.”