Leeds drug dealer found with over £600k of heroin and cocaine in police warrant jailed
An air rifle, a cash counter and weighing scales were also found hidden around the home
A Leeds man found with £600k worth of Class A drugs and weapons hidden around his home has been jailed.
Following a warrant conducted by West Yorkshire Police’s Economic Crime Unit at an address on Halton Moor Avenue on February 12, officers found five kilograms of heroin, one kilogram of cocaine and a small amount of cannabis.
Appearing before Leeds Crown Court today (Friday), Declan Needham, 29, was sentenced to six years and nine months after pleading guilty to three counts of possession with intent to supply.
His partner, Chloe Britton, 25, was ordered to complete 100 unpaid work hours after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply cannabis.
The total amount of drugs seized was valued at £600,000. An air rifle, a cash counter and weighing scales were also found – all hidden around the home including under the mattress, in bedroom drawers and in plastic bags.
Detective Inspector Chris Lord said: “The operation successfully carried out by officers has removed £600k worth of drugs from ever being able to be distributed into the community. I’m pleased with the sentences handed out today and hope they serve as a deterrent to people thinking of dealing drugs in our communities. As a force we are committed to reducing drug offences linked to organised crime.
“If you have information about drug related activity in your area, then please get in touch to assist us in reducing the possession and supply of drugs in our communities.”
Information can be reported on 101, online at Live Chat | West Yorkshire Police or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.