CLEVEDON drug dealer Ronald Burton has been jailed.

The 36-year-old was labelled as playing “a leading role in the supply of drugs” in the Somerset town as he was jailed for more than three-and-a-half years ay Bristol Crown Court on Monday (January 6).

Burton, of Elton Road, Clevedon, was arrested in November last year after police raided a house in Yeolands Drive. He was arrested and cash, cocaine, cannabis and crack cocaine seized, before being charged with possession with intent to supply a class A drug (cocaine) and a class B drug (cannabis).

At Bristol on Monday, he pleaded guilty to both offences and was sentenced to 45 months in prison.

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Neighbourhood Inspector Matt Hawkins said: “Ronald Burton played a significant part in the supply of illegal drugs across Clevedon, preying on the most vulnerable members of society.

“These drugs cause untold misery in our communities and we work tirelessly identify – and take action against – those involved in this trade.

“We would always encourage anyone who suspects drug dealing in their area to report it to us as this information in crucial in helping us bring them to justice.”

People can provide information by calling 101, or online via avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/drug-dealing-and-use. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.