A SOMERSET drug dealer has been jailed for more than five years after more than 4kg of heroin, cocaine, and ketamine were seized last year.
Police seized the drugs in October last year, along with £20,000 in cash, after raids at addresses in Peasedown St John and Paulton – both linked to Gary Browne.
More than 2.4kg of class A drugs were recovered after the warrants, with officers finding 877g of heroin and 1.6kg of cocaine. A further 1.6kg of ketamine was also seized along with £20,000 in cash.
Browne was later arrested before being charged with possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs, as well as possession of criminal property.
The 41-year-old, of Paulton, pleaded guilty to each offence when he appeared in court before being sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on January 16, where he was jailed for five years and eight months.
After the sentencing, PC Jed Kingdon said: “The supply of illegal drugs causes significant harm to our communities, with the most vulnerable members of society particularly targeted.
“We are committed to identifying those behind their supply and to making sure we bring them before the courts to face justice.
“If you suspect drugs are being sold in your community, please let us know so we can take action.”
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