Drug Dealer Caught Red-Handed with Crack and Heroin in Ashford
Uttam Gurung Nabbed with 50 Wraps of Class A Drugs
Ashford drug dealer Uttam Gurung, 26, has been jailed for three years after police found him with 50 wraps of class A drugs, including crack cocaine and heroin. Gurung was stopped by officers on New Street on October 26, 2023, when the stash was discovered hidden in his clothes.
Police Recover Drugs, Cash and Phones in Raids
Kent Police’s County Lines and Gangs Team launched a detailed investigation linking Gurung’s car to drug dealing. A search of his vehicle uncovered cannabis, a grinder, cash, and a mobile phone. Officers then raided his home in Willesborough, discovering more money and a second phone.
Jail Sentence Follows Guilty Plea
Gurung, from Adams Drive, faced two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs and two counts of supplying class A substances. He pleaded guilty to all charges. On January 26, Canterbury Crown Court sentenced him to three years behind bars.
Strong Warning from Police
Detective Constable Andy Julier said: “We are sending a very clear message to drug dealers: their attempts to exploit some of the most vulnerable people in our communities will not be tolerated. Our mix of uniformed and plain clothes officers is making it harder for criminals to peddle drugs in this county. We’re determined to keep these people off our streets.”
This case highlights law enforcement’s ongoing crackdown on drug crime and the exploitation of vulnerable communities across Kent.
