Dealer tried to hide cannabis smell with air fresheners - now he's back in jail
The 25-year-old was on prison licence when police saw him acting suspiciously in a car
Filip Stasiuk, 25, was jailed this week(Image: Cheshire Constabulary)
A county lines drug dealer has been jailed again after police saw him and another man acting suspiciously in a car. Filip Stasiuk, 25, was a passenger in a silver Chrysler when it was stopped by officers on Henderson Road, Widnes, back on June 5 this year.
During a search of the vehicle there was a strong smell of cannabis along with an excessive number of air fresheners which appeared to have been placed in the car to help disguise the smell. Following the discovery, both the driver and Stasiuk were arrested and searched.
Stasiuk was found in possession of £270 cash and an iPhone. During examination of the phone officers recovered messages which showed he was actively involved in the illegal sale of cocaine and cannabis. He was subsequently charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis.
At the time of his arrest Stasiuk, of Damwood Road, Liverpool, was also on prison licence in relation to a previous county lines investigation which had resulted in him being convicted of drugs supply offences in Macclesfield in 2023. He was also wanted on warrant in relation to an arson offence.
Now, Stasiuk has been sentenced to 38 months in prison after appearing at Liverpool Crown Court this week. He had earlier pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs.
Following the sentencing, PC Nicholls of Widnes Proactive CID said: "Filip Stasiuk is a convicted County Lines drug dealer who made the mistake of believing he could pick up where he left off and once again start dealing illegal drugs in Cheshire. However, after being spotted by our team in Widnes, Stasiuk was given a frosty reception by our officers and his latest activities were quickly brought to a stop.
"I hope that the sentence handed to Stasiuk acts as a reminder that Cheshire Police will not tolerate drug dealing on our streets and will seek to target all individuals involved in this type of shameful offending."
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