Drug dealer who filmed himself in cannabis factory is jailed

A drug dealer who made video of himself in a cannabis factory will spend more than three years in jail.

23-year-old Matthew Sharman was arrested on the 24th of April when the police conducted a warrant at a caravan he was staying at in Stow Road, Wisbech.

Officers found three mobile phones in the caravan that Sharman denied were his. This is despite the devices being logged into social media platforms in his name.

A machete, a samurai sword and a black handled knife were also discovered.

When analysed further, the phones showed messages consistent with drug dealing as well as Snapchat videos of Sharman in a cannabis factory. There were also audio recordings of him discussing drying cannabis and cocaine prices.

Sharman, of Southwell Close, March, admitted being concerned in offering to supply cocaine, concerned in the supply of LSD, concerned in the supply of a class A drug, being concerned in the supply of cannabis and producing cannabis.

On Friday 8th of August, he was jailed for three years and one month at Cambridge Crown Court.

Det Sgt Mark Hodgson said: “Sharman left highly incriminating evidence on his mobile phones, giving him little choice but to admit the offences."

“It’s baffling why he thought it would be a good idea to film himself in a cannabis factory. Those that supply drugs often boast about their achievements and what they can do to enhance their standing within the criminal world. Sharman’s ego became his downfall."

“Drug dealers have little thought surrounding the consequences for others, impacting those most vulnerable in society, and causing misery for our communities due to associated crime."

“We’re working hard to tackle drug dealing across Cambridgeshire as we aim to make the county even safer.”