Drugs and Cash Found in Newark Dealer’s Room
Police raided a shared house on London Road, Newark, and uncovered bags packed with Class A drugs in Christian Franklin’s bedroom. The searches took place in August 2022 and January 2023.
Cash, Phones, and Police-Style Baton Seized
- Officers also found large sums of cash, multiple mobiles, weighing scales, and other drug paraphernalia.
- A police-style baton was discovered during the August 2022 raid.
The operations were carried out by Newark and Sherwood’s Operation Reacher along with neighbourhood policing teams.
Franklin Jailed for Four Years
Franklin, who lives on London Road, was sentenced to four years in prison at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday (1 March). He was convicted of possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine, plus possession of an offensive weapon.
Police Praise Public for Tip-Offs
“Officers were made aware of drug dealing and other criminality at this property through intelligence gathered over a long period of time,” said Sgt Adam Wells of Nottinghamshire Police.
“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.”
