A 32-year-old man, Fernandson Sousa, has been jailed for 31 months after Suffolk police discovered cocaine and cannabis during a vehicle stop in Newmarket on 12 March. Sousa, who has no fixed address, was found carrying Class A and B drugs intended for supply in the local area.
Police stopped Sousa while he was driving a grey Nissan Juke on Newmarket High Street. A search of the vehicle uncovered several bags of cannabis, 10 vials of cocaine, cash, and a SIM card, which led to his immediate arrest.
Further investigations revealed that Sousa had been travelling between multiple addresses across Suffolk, suggesting his involvement in a wider drug distribution network operating throughout the county.
Inspector Tim Scott of Suffolk Police said: “This case demonstrates our continued commitment to tackling the supply of illegal drugs in Suffolk and it highlights the effectiveness of proactive policing, with officers stopping and searching those suspected of criminal activity.”
He added, “Drug-related crime causes significant harm and misery within our communities. We encourage members of the public to report concerns or suspicious activity so we can continue to disrupt those involved in the supply of illegal drugs.”
If you suspect drug-related activity, you are urged to report it to Suffolk Police through their online portal or by calling 101. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by phone on 0800 555 111.
Originally published by UKNIP.
