MASS HAUL Man Jailed Over Brutal Birmingham Assault and Massive Drug Haul

A Birmingham man has been locked up for more than two years after being caught in a police sting involving assault and a huge cannabis stash.

Police Catch Xiao Long Lin During Routine Stop

Back in May, West Midlands Police were patrolling the Southside area of Birmingham when they stopped a car. Among the passengers was Xiao Long Lin, 28, who was already wanted over a violent assault from the previous September.

Lin was detained on the spot, sparking a search of his Essex Street home.

£12,000 Worth of Cannabis Found in Bedroom Search

Officers uncovered two suitcases packed with cannabis, estimated to be worth over £12,000. Lin was immediately arrested for possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.

Violent Assault in September Leads to Prison Sentence

The assault charge relates to an attack where Lin allegedly struck a man with a metal pole outside a Birmingham apartment block in September last year.

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