Staffordshire drug dealers jailed after heroin and crack cocaine found in underwear

Two drug dealers have been sentenced after they were found with heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, cannabis, cash and mobile phones in Cannock.

At Stafford Crown Court on May 29, Jack Brandrick, 28, from Norton Canes, was jailed for two-years-and-seven months after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A (cocaine).

Jay Richardson, 22, from Oscott, Birmingham, was jailed for two-years-and-eight months after admitting possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A (crack cocaine), possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A (heroin) and possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A (cocaine).

Richardson also received a further 12 months in prison, to run consecutively, for breaching a previous suspended sentence.

Staffordshire Police said that in January, officers had stopped a blue Skoda on Hawks Green Lane in Cannock, with Brandrick and Richardson passengers in the car.

When officers searched Brandrick, they found a plastic tub containing 10 snap bags of cocaine and cannabis, an iPhone and £635.

Richardson had a package containing 14 grams of crack cocaine hidden in his trouser leg and two packages in his underwear with heroin and 15 deals of crack cocaine inside.

Officers also also seized a Nokia phone and an iPhone from him.

A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: “As part of Operation Target, we remain committed to working proactively across Staffordshire to tackle the criminal gangs responsible for drug dealing and high-harm offences in our county.

“We’re working hard every single day to act against those suspected of high-harm offences, including drug supply, firearm possession and gang activity.

“Anyone worried about drug dealing in their area is asked to get in touch by calling 101 or using Live Chat on our website.

“To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 11.”