Class A Drugs Haul Sees Dealer Jailed in Newark
Christian Franklin’s stash of Class A drugs was uncovered in his bedroom at a shared house on London Road, Newark. Police swooped during raids in August 2022 and January 2023, seizing bags packed with heroin and cocaine.
Cash, Phones, and a Baton Revealed in Raids
Officers from Newark and Operation Reacher found large piles of cash, multiple phones, weighing scales, and other drug paraphernalia. In the August 2022 raid, they also discovered a police-style baton in Franklin’s possession.
Dealer Sent Down for Four Years
Franklin, from London Road, was locked up for four years after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine. He also faced charges for possession of an offensive weapon. The sentencing took place at Nottingham Crown Court on 1 March.
Police Praise Community and Warn Dealers
Sergeant Adam Wells of Nottinghamshire Police said: “Officers were made aware of drug dealing and other criminality at this property through intelligence gathered over a long period of time.”
“The force is always grateful to the public for any information about crime being committed in our communities and will always investigate.”
“Drug dealing remains a serious blight on our communities with criminals preying on the most vulnerable people in society. Other individuals out there who are dealing drugs can expect a visit from police.”
“The officers in the case carried out a very diligent investigation which helped secure the conviction.”
