SOMERSET drug dealer Warren Chiddy has been jailed for six years after police found carrier bags packed with cocaine at a property.
Chiddy, of Staple Grove, Keynsham, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday (May 8) to six years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (cocaine).
The 29-year-old was arrested after police raided a property in Staple Grove on March 24.
During a search of the address, officers found two carrier bags containing several packages of cocaine.
Working with the Serious and Organised Crime Investigation Team, more drugs were found in a safe in the bedroom and, following analysis, were established to be 8.7kg of cocaine, with an estimated street value of more than £700,000.
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Chiddy was arrested soon after and charged on Wednesday, April 2.
Sgt Rob Turner, from the Keynsham Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “The seizure of almost nine kilograms of cocaine represents a significant disruption to the supply of illegal drugs in our community.
“The action taken by the neighbourhood policing team reflects the dedication and diligence of our officers in responding to community intelligence, targeting organised crime and keeping the public safe.
Cocaine was found in several spots around the house in Keynsham. Pictures: Avon & Somerset Police
“Drugs have a detrimental impact on our communities, and are commonly linked with violent crime. It is vital that we target drugs lines which seek to sell and distribute harmful drugs through apps, social media and street dealing.
“We urge our communities to tell us if they see anything suspicious or have any concerns about drug use and supply. Any amount of information can support us in creating a wider intelligence picture, which can help us to bring criminals like Chiddy to justice.”
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