Man jailed after £150,000-worth of drugs and cash seized

A man has been jailed after £150,000-worth of drugs and cash were seized during a warrant in Stoke-on-Trent.

David Malcolm Williams, 23, from Chell Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, was sentenced to four-years behind bars at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court today (Tuesday 16 June). He pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A – cocaine and B – cannabis, and one count of acquiring / using / possessing criminal property at an earlier hearing.

Acting on intelligence of drug supply in the area, officers conducted a warrant at a house in Chell Heath on 21 October last year.

They seized approximately £71,000-worth of cocaine, £20,000-worth of cannabis and £61,080 in cash.

Williams was found inside the property and arrested at the scene.

PC Bennett, of the City Proactive Team, said: “When Williams was initially interviewed, he answered ‘no comment’ to all questions asked but we worked hard to gather evidence against him.

“I am glad that Williams has received a custodial sentence for his offending and would encourage others to report drug use and supply to us.”

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