Drugs, Guns and a Knife: Cambridge Man Nabbed After Urinating in Public
Liam O’Shaughnessy’s casual wee in Gresham Road on 29 December last year landed him in hot water – and behind bars.
Police Sniff Out Crime on the Streets
A lone officer spotted O’Shaughnessy urinating and approached. The smell of cannabis on him sparked a search. While waiting for backup, O’Shaughnessy admitted to holding “weed” and something “really bad” before trying to bolt.
The officer gave chase and pinned him down until colleagues arrived.
A Deadly Haul Found in His Pockets
Searches revealed a grim arsenal: a loaded gun, a knife, 28 bags of cannabis, 17 bags of cocaine, six bags of ketamine, £930 in cash, and a mobile phone.
Six Years Behind Bars for Cambridge Drug Dealer
On Friday 18 March at Cambridge Crown Court, the 24-year-old, homeless O’Shaughnessy, pleaded guilty to possession of a knife, a loaded firearm and ammunition in public, plus possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs. He was handed a six-year prison sentence.
Detective Constable Sarah Lloyd said: “This incident shows just how dangerous drugs can be in a community. O’Shaughnessy was carrying a knife and a live, loaded gun while cycling the streets of Cambridge dealing drugs. Use of either could’ve been fatal.”
