Dealer found with cannabis and cash in van is locked up
A DRUG dealer has been jailed after police found large amounts of cannabis and cash inside his van.
Andrew Stainton, 46, was pulled over and arrested on the A1 near Fernwood, Newark, on July 23, last year.
Officers investigated further after noticing a strong smell of cannabis coming from the vehicle and found a large bag of the Class B drug under the driver’s seat.
A large quantity of cash was found in a wallet and bags containing white powder and plant matter, suspected to be magic mushrooms, were also discovered. Stainton, of Burringham Road, Scunthorpe, was subsequently charged and went on to plead guilty to possession with intent to supply a Class B drug (cannabis), possession of a Class A drug (psilocin) and possession of a Class B drug (amphetamine).
He was jailed for 12 months when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court for sentencing on Monday.
Sergeant James Robertson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “As this case demonstrates we will take appropriate action in relation to anyone involved in the selling or dealing of controlled substances.
“The use of drugs causes huge damage to the lives of vulnerable people.”