Gun, Drugs, and Cash Stash: Lee Carey Busted in Big Southampton Police Raid
Lee Carey, 40, has been sentenced at Southampton Crown Court after a dramatic police bust uncovered a deadly mix of guns, drugs, and tens of thousands in cash at his home.
Prohibited Firearm and Drug Charges Land Carey Behind Bars
- Found guilty of possessing a prohibited firearm
- Pleaded guilty to possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply (crack cocaine)
- Supplied heroin
- Possessed and produced Class B drug cannabis
- Held £27,240 in criminal cash
Carey is currently serving time at HMP Lewes following the conviction.
Police Raid Uncovers Shocking Arsenal and Drug Factory
Last November, cops stormed Carey’s house in Bentley 1, Southampton, based on intelligence. Searches of the property and garden uncovered:
- £4,000 in cash in plain sight
- Three cannabis plants growing in outbuildings
- Large amounts of herbal cannabis and crack cocaine
- A hidden stash of nearly £23,000 in cash buried in a protein powder container
- A sawn-off shotgun with ammo hidden behind a garden fence, sniffed out by a police dog
- A zombie knife and a knuckle duster also seized
All weapons have been ordered destroyed. A chunk of the seized cash will be pumped back into the police force.
Detective’s Warning: Zero Tolerance on Guns and Drugs
“Drug dealing causes harm by targeting vulnerable people and bringing firearms into our communities,” said Detective Constable Lee Murden, who led the investigation. “We have zero tolerance for guns and weapons. This sentence should send a clear message—if you’re caught with these weapons or dealing drugs, expect long jail time.”
DC Murden urged the public to keep reporting drug crimes: “We rely on your info to plan raids like this. Call 101 or use our website to help us keep your streets safe.”
