County Lines Dealer Busted with Heroin and Crack at Hereford Station
David Dudley Jailed After Drug Haul Caught at Hereford
David Dudley, 55, a no-fixed-abode man from Birmingham, was caught red-handed with heroin and crack cocaine at Hereford Train Station on Monday, 14 September. Herefordshire’s Proactive CID Team snapped him with 15 wraps of heroin and 20 wraps of crack. Dudley was swiftly arrested and charged.
Multiple Drug Supply Charges Lead to 33-Month Sentence
Further investigations revealed Dudley had been supplying Class A drugs in Hereford between 6 and 14 September. On 17 November, he pleaded guilty to four drug trafficking offences at Worcester Crown Court and was locked up for 33 months.
Police Send Strong Message to County Lines Dealers
“I hope this sentence sends a clear warning to those who are involved in county lines drug dealing not to come to Hereford!” said Detective Sergeant Nick Strutt.
“We act decisively on intelligence to disrupt organised crime networks. Our Protect campaign works with partners to tackle serious crime and protect our communities from harm.”
Report Drug Crime Anonymously
If you have information on drug crime or county lines activity, report it online. In an emergency, always dial 999. To speak anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
