Watch as police arrest and search drug dealer in Peterborough
A drug dealer in Peterborough has been jailed for more than four years after police found search found class A and class B drugs in his pockets.
Cambridgeshire police say that Waris Khan (36) was seen throwing class A substances over a garden wall as he was pursued by police.
A police spokesperson said that Khan had attempted to run from the Spree offender team officers and discard the incriminating evidence in Taverners Road, Millfield, Peterborough.
However, he was arrested and found to be in possession of both class A and class B drugs. The incident occurred on January 26.
Police say that Khan, of no fixed address, denied possession with intent to supply heroin, crack cocaine, and cannabis, but was found guilty following a trial at Cambridge Crown Court on July 2.
He was sentenced the same day to four-and-a-half years in prison.
Afterwards, Detective Constable Matt Walker, who investigated, said: “This was a great spot by the officers, who acted on their suspicions in an area known for drug use and dealing.
“Drug dealing and associated criminality can have a significant impact on communities, and I urge anyone with information to report it.”