However, the substances were never properly analysed and so Fajinmi, 26, of Humber Road, Stoke, was only charged with attempting to possess heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply it, rather than a more severe offence. Whats worse is that this group flouted Covid regulations, meeting up to exchange cash and drugs while the rest of us were trying to adapt and follow the lockdown rules.". Officers deciphered the text exchanges written in slang and coded language between the men, and discovered that Pow and his associates were selling cocaine sourced by Windmill and his contacts. After hauling him to Coventry Police Station, officers found 148 wraps of the drugs hidden in his underwear. "Our role as officers is to keep our communities safe and we work to take these types of people of our streets. Christopher Windmill of Auberndale Avenue, Read more on coventrytelegraph.net Coventry West Midlands England Coventry drug dealers 'threw heroin and crack cocaine down drain and hid 120 wraps in underwear' coventrytelegraph.net - Jaspreet Kaur 1d. Read more: Lorry overturns in M6 crash after driver suffers 'medical episode'. A Coventry drug dealer has been jailed after he was found with 148 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin in his underwear. Read about our approach to external linking. Powell was also charged with further count of possession of crack cocaine and heroin with intent to supply, and possession of cannabis and amphetamines as part of an investigation after a warrant was executed at an address in Vernons Lane in October last year. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. Zachary Lapoint, 29, and Theodore Thompson, 44, both of Rutland, along with 45-year-old Todd Dayton of Granville, New York, were charged with one count each of sale of crack cocaine. Something went wrong, please try again later. Suspected class A drugs were found at his student accommodation in Coventry, along with two 'burner phones, digital scales and hundreds of pounds in cash. Levi Pollard-Mersom exploited addicts to act as drug runners for his criminal exploits which also saw him 'cuckoo' the homes of vulnerable people to use as supply bases. A 'shady' Coventry drug dealer is now behind bars after being caught sourcing cocaine for a drugs ring. He was jailed for 18 months at Warwickshire Justice Centre. 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He was asked why he did not call the police if he had found the items, to which he responded that he did not know. Three drug dealers jailed over heroin and cocaine supply from London to Scotland. Abdul Tekehzadeh supplied drugs on the streets of Coventry, Subscribe today to get the latest crime headlines straight to your inbox with our free email updates. For more stories from where you live, visit InYourArea. "In this case there is the clearest evidence of jury tampering and falsifying evidence all for one purpose - seeking to pervert the course of justice," said Mr Badenoch. Lentine Shaw, aged 27 of Guild Road in Coventry, leapt out of . We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Mr Drackley allegedly went on to tell his girlfriend 5,000 was coming his way, the court was told. Rose, of Bruce Road, Radford, was arrested in September 2014 when almost half a kilo of cannabis was found in a car owned by an accomplice, police said. Ricardo Knole was jailed for six-and-a-half years Two "heartless" drug dealers forced a vulnerable woman out of her home when they took over her flat to sell heroin and crack cocaine. COVENTRY, RI A Warwick man is facing charges after police seized drug paraphernalia and approximately $60,000 in cash from a Coventry house. He also hopes to help communities with an increased police presence after taking on the role from Sir Dave Thompson. Members of two drugs gangs have been jailed for a total of 104 years, Mohammed Ahmed was jailed for dealing cocaine and ecstasy from his Coventry flat and possession of a firearm, Dominic Maynard has been jailed for 18 months after breaching a community order, Pollard-Mersom (left) and Jordan Hill with some of the seized drugs, Kevin Codner was jailed for selling crack cocaine. ", Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. "We continue to ask people with information or any concerns to contact us so we can continue to work to disrupt serious crime in Rugby.". The Old Bailey jury was told Leslie Allen was jailed in 2018 after being convicted at his previous trial. It was after police spotted a suspected drug deal in Wood Street yesterday (February 28). At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Read about our approach to external linking. Please find below a selection of similar news articles from other news sources around the world. 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