A DRUG trafficker was spotted on the A27 and found with cocaine.
Daniel Shaw was arrested in Firle by officers who believed he was linked to drug trafficking.
In his car, they found a bag of cocaine weighing 122 grams, 11 cocaine wrappers, a feather duster, a hammer and two cell phones.
A search of his apartment found £ 500 in cash in a coat pocket, cannabis resin and an additional 26 grams of cocaine.
The estimated market value of the Class A drugs was £ 15,000.
Shaw, 39, was asked if he knew what “PWI”, a short form of intentional possession, means.
He replied, “I have problems.”
Lewes Crown Court learned of how he was pulled over in February after being seen on the A27.
Daniel Shaw was convicted of drug trafficking in Eastbourne
Shaw was charged with Possession with Intent to Supply a Class A drug, Possession of a Class B drug and Possession of an offensive weapon.
At first he denied the charges and was due to stand trial, but later pleaded guilty.
On Tuesday April 20 at Lewes Crown Court, Shaw, Pembury Road, Eastbourne, was sentenced to three years and four months in prison.
Daniel Shaw was convicted of drug trafficking in Eastbourne
Investigator Sam Legate said: “We welcome the conviction handed down by the courts in connection with this case.
“We are committed to tackling drug-related issues, which can negatively impact our local communities.
“We hope this sends a clear message to those who deal drugs in Sussex: we take this behavior seriously and will continue to do all we can to get it off our streets.”
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Source: www.theargus.co.uk
This notice was published: 2021-05-02 16:09:48
