Colchester Man Jailed Over Cocaine and Fraud Bust on the A12
Constantin Bursuc, 22, from Tuffnell Way, Colchester, has been slapped with 40 months behind bars. The Ipswich Crown Court sentenced him on Monday, 28 November, after he pleaded guilty to a string of charges including possession and supply of cocaine and cannabis, fraud, and driving without a licence.
Arrest on A12 Sparks Drug Sting
Bursuc was nabbed on 20 October during a police stop on the A12 at Copdock. Officers acted on tips linking drug dealing to the home address connected to the car he was driving. A thorough vehicle search turned up no drugs, but messages on Bursuc’s phone hinted drugs had been stashed elsewhere.
Following phone intel about a hotel in Colchester, police swung by and found a stash of cocaine hidden in nearby woodland. This discovery sealed the case against Bursuc.
Police Praise ‘Sentinel Team’ Crackdown on Crime
Sergeant Dave Logan, Sentinel team, said: “This is another great piece of work by our officers. Carrying out stops like this, which on this occasion led to a very successful arrest, charge and sentencing, is one of the team’s key priorities. We are here to make Suffolk as difficult a place as possible for those wanting to use Suffolk’s roads to come and carry out organised crime, such as supplying illegal drugs.”
The Sentinel teams are dedicated to disrupting crime on Suffolk’s roads, protecting communities, and tackling organised cross-border criminal gangs.
Spot Crime? Report It
If you suspect drug dealing or spot anything fishy in your area, don’t stay silent. Call Suffolk Police on 101. You don’t have to be sure—just concerned.
For anonymous tips, contact the charity Crimestoppers online or call 0800 555 111.
