Drug dealer sentenced after officers find nearly £40k-worth of drugs at his home

A drug dealer, who was caught after he hitched a ride in a car that failed to stop for officers from our major and organised crime proactive teams, has been sentenced.

Jack Brandrick, 27, of Norton Canes, was given two years in prison, suspended for two years, at Stafford Crown Court on Thursday (13 February).

He pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A (cocaine), possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class B (cannabis) and acquiring/using/possessing criminal property at an earlier hearing.

On 18 October last year, Brandrick was seen getting into a grey Audi S3, which failed to stop for officers, on Pheasant Way, Heath Hayes.

Jack Brandrick (above)

When they went to Brandrick’s home address to ask him about the incident, they found around £17,000-worth of cocaine, £20,000-worth of cannabis, £4,000 in cash, scales, bags and other drugs paraphernalia and arrested him.

Officers are working proactively across Staffordshire to target the criminal gangs responsible for drug dealing and high-harm offences in our communities, as part of our Operation Target commitment.

Anyone worried about drug dealing in their area is asked to get in touch by calling 101 or using Live Chat on our website.

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.