Man, 26, behind bars after package from America arrives at airport
The package was addressed to him
Jack Sargent, 26(Image: Cheshire Constabulary)
A man has been jailed after more than £100,000 worth of drugs were seized from his home. Jack Sargent, 26, of Grizedale, Widnes, was sentenced to 30 months in prison when he appeared at Liverpool Crown Court.
He had pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis, importation of cannabis, and possession of a Class A and Class B drug. On March 29 last year, police attended Sargent's address in relation to an unrelated matter and while there they located a large amount of cocaine and cannabis.
Sargent was later arrested and released under investigation while enquiries continued. Officers also received intelligence from a customs officer that a parcel had arrived at Stansted Airport from California which was addressed to Sargent and contained 1kg of cannabis.
Officers from Cheshire Police reattended Sargent's address on July 30 and re-arrested Sargent in relation to the importation of cannabis. More cannabis, cash and mobile phones were seized.
The phones showed evidence of drug dealing. The total value of the drugs recovered was between £102,730 and £133,595.
PC Harrison, of Widnes Proactive CID, said: "I welcome the sentence handed to Sargent and hope he takes his time in prison to consider his life choices. Throughout the investigation Sargent vehemently denied his involvement in the supply of controlled drugs but due to the overwhelming catalogue of evidence the team were able to obtain he was left with no choice but to enter guilty pleas to all offences.
"Our officers were also able to take an incredibly large amount of drugs off the streets. I would like to reiterate the message that anybody looking to deal drugs in Widnes will be identified and dealt with robustly. Anyone with information regarding drug dealing in Widnes is urged to contact 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously and all information provided will be taken seriously."
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