Officers in Dorchester and Weymouth hit back hard against drug crime, snatching stash and cash...
Published: 11:37 am December 22, 2025
Updated: 5:32 pm February 15, 2026
Big Bust in Dorset: Drug Dealer Locked Up After Massive Haul Found

Officers in Dorchester and Weymouth hit back hard against drug crime, snatching stash and cash before putting dealer Samuel Edward Gillies behind bars for good.

Cash and Drugs Dumped in Garden Spark Investigation

On Friday 14 July 2023, a gardener made a grim discovery in Inglescombe Street—a black holdall stuffed with cash and drugs. Inside, a letter named 28-year-old Samuel Edward Gillies from Dorchester.

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Police swooped in to arrest Gillies. Forensic tests later nailed him when his fingerprint was found on the drug packaging.
Inspector Goom added, “We urge homeowners who let their properties to carry out stringent checks to know who’s staying and how they’re using the place. We need the public’s help to report any suspicious activity.”

Spot Drug Crime? Here’s How to Report It

If you suspect drug dealing or shady business in your area, don’t stay silent. Report anonymously to:

Let’s keep Dorset clean and crime-free!

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