A 20-year-old man from Devizes has been locked up for two years and three months after pleading guilty to serious drug offences.
Michael Hampton Caught Red-Handed
Michael Hampton, of Bath Road, appeared at Salisbury Crown Court on December 1. He admitted possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, possession of Class B drugs, and holding criminal property.
Wiltshire Police launched a probe on September 18 after spotting discarded nitrous oxide canisters outside Hampton’s home. Intelligence pointed to drug dealing at the property.
A search uncovered three mobile phones, 15g of cocaine, 12.74g of cannabis, and more than £4,000 in cash.
Police Slam Drug Dealing Impact on Community
Inspector Simon Garrett said: “This sentence holds Hampton to account for his actions. Drug dealing has a big impact on local communities, leading to increased crime, litter, and anti-social behaviour.
We also know that children and young people are exploited by criminals running supply lines, and Hampton was no different, seeking out vulnerable people to line his pockets.
Our message is clear: there is no place for drugs in Devizes or Wiltshire.”
Spot the Signs and Report Suspected Drug Crime
Worried about child exploitation or drug activity? Wiltshire Police advise recognising the signs of county lines drug operations. Learn more here.
If you have any concerns or information, report it safely online at Wiltshire Police’s crime reporting page, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
