Drug Dealer Busted After Being Snagged for a Faulty Headlight!

Stopped for a Blip, Nabbed for a Bust

Kieron Cavanagh’s quick drive on the A435 hit a dead end when police pulled him over on 7 November 2019. The BMW he was driving had a faulty headlight, catching officers’ attention as he travelled from Devizes to durrington/" title="Durrington" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Durrington.

Damning Evidence on Display

When officers checked the car, Cavanagh’s phone lay open on the centre console. The screen showed messages linked to drug dealing – a smoking gun that sealed his fate.

Cash, Class A Drugs, and a Full Confession

During his arrest on suspicion of dealing Class A drugs, police found £450 in cash in Cavanagh’s wallet. Faced with the threat of a home search, he admitted where to find drugs at his address. In custody at Melksham, he confessed to selling drugs for two months.

Police raided his home and uncovered 15 small bags of cocaine, street value around £500 after testing.

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