Drug Den Busted in Newark: Class A Haul Leads to Jail
Drugs and Cash Seized in Two Raids
Police swooped on Christian Franklin’s bedroom at a shared house on London Road, Newark, uncovering bags packed with Class A drugs during raids in August 2022 and January 2023.
Officers also found piles of cash, numerous mobile phones, weighing scales, and other drug-dealing gear. The busts were carried out by the Newark and Sherwood Operation Reacher team alongside neighbourhood policing squads.
Illegal Weapons and Jail Sentence
During the first raid, police discovered a police-style baton, adding weapons charges to the list.
Franklin, of London Road, was sentenced to four years behind bars at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday, March 1. He was convicted of possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine, plus possession of an offensive weapon.
Police Praise Public Tips and Promise Crackdown
“Officers were made aware of drug dealing and other criminality at this property through intelligence gathered over a long period of time,” said Sergeant Adam Wells of Nottinghamshire Police.
“The force is always grateful to the public for information about crime and will thoroughly investigate any leads.”
“Drug dealing blights our communities and preys on vulnerable people. Others involved in dealing should expect a visit from police.”
“Our officers conducted a diligent investigation which secured this conviction.”
