Warminster man jailed for large‑scale money laundering and drug supply

A man from Warminster has been sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment for his role in moving cocaine, cannabis and cash around the country.

Shay Girvan, 22, formerly of Station Road, Warminster, was arrested following an extensive investigation by Wiltshire Police’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit.

Det Constable Jared Yalden said, “Girvan was a trusted lieutenant, heavily involved in the movement of large quantities of cocaine, cannabis and cash and his jail sentence reflects his position within the group and the role he played.”

Another man, Charlie Savage, from Standerwick, near Frome, was also sentenced to 12 years for his role in heading up a large-scale organised crime group and being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs and money laundering offences.

As well as the lengthy prison sentences, both Charlie Savage and Shay Girvan will be subject to proceeds of crime orders where their assets will be subject to confiscation over the coming months.

Deputy SIO Det Sgt Richard Nelsen said, “We continue to rely on our communities to identify and alert us to those who live beyond their means and engage in criminality which directly affects those around them. We will deal robustly with those who break the law.”

Below left: Charlie Savage. Right: Shay Girvan