Drug dealer jailed after officers find drugs, cash and scales inside property

A drug dealer who was caught after officers from our major and organised crime proactive teams found a large amount of drugs inside a property, has been jailed.

Brandon Pastre, 21, of Burton-upon-Trent, was sentenced to 21-months in prison at Stafford Crown Court on Tuesday (25 February).

He pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A (heroin) and possession with intent to supply a drug of class A (crack cocaine) at a hearing in October 2024.

He was arrested on 10 October 2023 when officers searched a property and found a large amount of heroin, crack cocaine and scales.

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.