Drug dealer who supplied cocaine in Peterborough is jailed on his birthday
A drug dealer who supplied cocaine and cannabis in Peterborough was jailed for more than five years – on his birthday.
Frankie Fitzgerald, 29, was asleep in his home in Ellwood Avenue, Stanground, when officers from Cambridgeshire Police’s Neighbourhood Support Team conducted a warrant at the property on 20 October.
They found cocaine and cannabis worth up to £1,595, along with designer goods and an extendable baton. Officers also discovered a stolen moped with false plates attached in the garden.
A force spokesperson said: “When they asked him about the extendable baton, Fitzgerald questioned why police officers were allowed to carry them, but he wasn’t.
“Phones seized at the property were analysed and revealed content consistent with drug dealing activity, including a debt sheet.”
Fitzgerald admitted possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis, as well as possessing criminal property, handling stolen goods and possessing an offensive weapon in a private place.
On Monday (8 December) at Cambridge Crown Court he was jailed for five years and seven months.
DC Nik Loizou commented: “This may not have been the birthday present Fitzgerald was hoping for, but it once again demonstrates that crime doesn’t pay.
“He thought he could get away with dealing these substances, but his actions caught up with him.
“Drugs like these trap people in addiction and can cause misery for our communities. Their use is often linked to anti-social behaviour and violence, among other crimes.
“We’re working hard to tackle the issue and bring drug dealers before the courts. I’d encourage anyone with information about drug supply to contact us.”
Anyone with information concerning drug dealing can report it to Cambridgeshire Constabulary via their website, or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously.