A 41-year-old drug dealer from Paulton has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison after authorities uncovered over four kilograms of class A and B drugs during a series of warrants last October.
Gary Browne was apprehended following the seizure of 1.6kg of cocaine, 877 grams of heroin, and 1.6kg of ketamine from properties linked to him in Peasedown St John and Paulton. Alongside the drugs, police confiscated £20,000 in cash.
Avon and Somerset Police charged Browne with possession with intent to supply class A and B substances, as well as possession of criminal property. He pleaded guilty to all charges at Bristol Crown Court.
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Police Constable Jed Kingdon emphasized the dangers these substances pose to communities, especially vulnerable individuals, and reaffirmed the police’s commitment to disrupting illegal drug activities.
Residents are encouraged to report any suspicions of drug supply in their neighborhoods to assist law enforcement in taking timely action and ensuring community safety.