Fiat 500 Nabbed in Yaxley with No Tax or Insurance
Police on patrol in Yaxley spotted a suspicious Fiat 500 tearing down London Road on 4 January. The car had no insurance or road tax. The driver, 29-year-old Tiago Lemes Ramos from Peterborough, immediately raised red flags.
Cannabis Stink Triggers Drug Hunt
Officers caught a whiff of cannabis on Ramos and searched him under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Two bags of cannabis popped out of his pockets, but the real shock was yet to come. A suspicious bulge at his waist caught their eye.
Chewing Gum Pack Holds 16 Bags of Cocaine
A detailed search uncovered a sneaky cocaine stash hidden inside a chewing gum container tucked into his waistband. Police also seized cash and two phones from the car, tying Ramos straight to the drug trade.
Ramos Sent Down for 20 Months at Peterborough Crown Court
On 17 February, Ramos pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine. The judge handed him a hefty 20-month prison sentence. A tough crackdown on a small-time dealer caught red-handed in Yaxley.
