Drug dealer caught with suitcase stuff full of cannabis jailed for six months.

A drug dealer who was caught with a suitcase full of cannabis bound for Glasgow has been jailed for 6 months.

40 year old Chuanhua Lin from Glasgow was searched by County Lines in September 2024, while he waited for a train to Glasgow at Preston Railway Station. Officers found £225,000 of the drugs stuffed inside the case in vacuum sealed bags.

The 40 year old admitted possession with intent to supply at Preston Crown Court earlier.

Investigating Officer, Sergeant Marc Books said: “This was a significant arrest and drug seizure by out County Lines Taskforce and I'm pleased to see this sentence given.

"Our teams deploy across the UK to detect and disrupt County Lines activity. Officers are skilled at noticing behaviours that will make criminals stand out from everyday passengers and we will ensure they are brought to justice. If you are using the rail network to transport drugs, we will find you.”

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