A man who was found with cocaine and more than £22,000 cash at his home address has been jailed for drugs supply offences in Crewe.
Christopher Livingstone (35) from Crewe, appeared at Chester Crown Court last Wednesday, where he was jailed for three years.
He had previously pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs and possession of criminal property.
In June 2024, police conducted a warrant at Livingstone’s home address in relation to an investigation into the supply of class A drugs in Crewe.
A search of the address revealed a drawstring bag containing cocaine, a large number of snap bags, scales and a mobile phone.
A large amount of cash to the value of more than £22,500 was located inside the property hidden inside tubs and envelopes, including wedged behind a TV and under a brick at the side of the property. Luxury items were also present at the address, including watches and jewellery.
Livingstone claimed he was unemployed and said the drugs seized were for personal use.
However, analysis of the seized mobile phone showed messages regarding the supply of cocaine in the area. Livingstone was later charged.
Detective inspector Robert Balfour said: “I welcome the sentence handed to Livingstone and I hope it reassures the local community that we are committed to tackling offences of this nature.
“Throughout our investigation it was clear Livingstone was playing a key role in supplying class A drugs in the area and despite him claiming to be unemployed, he was in possession of a large amount of cash and designer items.
“He was left with no choice but to plead guilty to the charges against him and is now facing the consequences of his actions.”