Man jailed for hiding cocaine in pants during Peterborough traffic stop
The Road Policing Unit were patrolling Yaxley and observed a Fiat 500 on London Road with no insurance or tax.
A 29-year-old has been sentenced to 20 months in prison following the discovery of cocaine hidden in his pants during a routine traffic stop.
The incident took place on 4th January when officers from the Road Policing Unit were patrolling Yaxley and observed a Fiat 500 on London Road with no insurance or tax.
Tiago Lemes Ramos from Hampton Water, Peterborough, was driving the vehicle and was found to smell strongly of cannabis.
The police conducted a search of Ramos under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Two bags of cannabis were initially found in his pockets.
However, officers noticed a suspicious bulge in his waistband.
A further search revealed a chewing gum container in his pants containing 16 bags of cocaine.
Police also seized cash and two mobile phones from his vehicle that linked him to drug dealing activities.
Ramos appeared at Peterborough Crown Court today and pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine.
He was sentenced to 20 months in prison.
Detective Constable James Lewis, who investigated, said, “Ramos attempted to hide his criminality but thanks to his uninsured and untaxed vehicle, our officers quickly uncovered his truth. His actions fuel harm and exploitation within our communities and this sentence reflects the seriousness of dealing class A drugs.”