Drug Dealer Busted in Sandbach with £40k Cocaine Stash
Robert Yates, 60, caught red-handed dealing cocaine worth over £40,000, now behind bars after police swoop.
35 Months for Cocaine Kingpin
Robert Yates appeared at Chester Crown Court on 4 March. He admitted to possessing cocaine with intent to supply. The judge handed him a 35-month prison sentence.
Police Find Drugs, Cash — and a Sword!
The police raid took place on Monday 9 June at Yates’ Union Street home. Officers uncovered digital scales, mobile phones, drug paraphernalia, stacks of cash, various drugs — and surprisingly, a sword. Experts valued the seized cocaine at £40,200 on the street.
Force Vows to Tackle Drug Crime
“This is just one of many warrants local policing units carry out to disrupt illegal drug supplies and make life difficult for dealers. We will continue in our efforts to rid communities of illegal drugs to improve our neighbourhoods.” – Sergeant Craig Hodson
“If anyone has any information about drug dealing in their neighbourhood, you can contact us on 101 or via our website and we will do the rest.” – Sgt Hodson
