Tamworth drug dealer sentenced after being caught in stop-and-search
A drug dealer in Tamworth has been cracked after police carried out a stop-and-search on him.
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Reece Growcott, 22, of Handsworth, Birmingham, was stopped by officers in Amington on February 4 this year.
He was found to have deals of heroin and crack cocaine on him, an iPhone and £405 in cash.
When his house was searched, police found scales, empty snap bags and £45 in cash.
Growcott was charged with possession with intent to supply heroin, crack cocaine and possessing criminal property.
He admitted the offences in court at an earlier hearing and was sentenced to two years imprisonment, suspended for two years, at Stafford Crown Court last Thursday.
As part of his sentencing, he was also ordered to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work.
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "Our major and organised crime proactive teams are working hard every single day to target the gangs responsible for high-harm offences in Staffordshire.
"It’s vital that people continue to tell us about their concerns and to report criminal activity so we can act against those responsible.
"If you’re worried about drug dealing in your area, call us on 101 or use Live Chat on our website.
"To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
