A KEYNSHAM drug dealer has been jailed after police officers discovered cocaine worth £700,000.
Warren Chiddy, aged 29, of Staple Grove, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court to six years and four months in prison after he pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.
On March 24, officers from the Keynsham Neighbourhood Policing Team acted on a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at an address in Staple Grove. They found two carrier bags containing packages of cocaine.
Working with the Serious and Organised Crime Investigation Team, they found more drugs in a safe in the bedroom. After analysis, the drugs were established to be 8.7 kilos of cocaine, with an estimated street value of more than £700,000.
Following enquiries to identify and then find Warren Chiddy, a wanted appeal was issued on police social media accounts on Monday March 31. The following day, Chiddy was arrested.
Sergeant 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.
“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.”
Police say information from members of the public is vital in helping to target drug dealers and tackle the associated crime and disorder which can blight communities.
You can report drug crime on the Avon and Somerset police website
You also can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online form.
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