A man found in possession of a kilogram block of cocaine with an estimated street value of £100,000 has been jailed for three years.
Daniel Faughey, 28, of Holmrook Road in Carlisle was jailed at Carlisle Crown Court on Thursday (16 January) after admitting possession of cocaine with intent to supply.
The court heard how Faughey was driving a Ford Transit in Carlisle on 11 September 2024 when officers attempted a stop check.
Faughey refused to comply and attempted to drive off but was subsequently stopped by police.
Officers carried out a search of the vehicle and recovered a one kilogram block of cocaine with an estimated street value of £100,000.
Officers carried out a further search of Faughey’s home and seized further class A drugs and paraphernalia.
Analysis of Faughey’s phone also provided evidence of his having been involved in drug supply since 2023.
A spokesman for Cumbria Police’s Serious Organised Crime Unit said: “The defendant was found in possession of a significant amount of cocaine which would have found itself onto the streets, either here in Cumbria or elsewhere.
“We are committed to going after those people who think they can involve themselves in the supply of drugs and get away with it.
“We will make arrests and we will put you before a court.”