Peterborough man jailed after officers find £18k cash stash and drugs
James Donovan has been jailed for four years and four months
Last updated 2nd Jan 2026
A drug dealer from Peterborough has been jailed after drugs and around £18,000 in cash was found in his home.
35-year-old James Donovan was found with a bag of drugs on him when officers visited his flat in August 2025.
They also found class A drugs and cash hidden under kitchen cabinets.
Donovan pleaded guilty to:
- four counts of possession with intent to supply a class A drug, including cocaine, heroin, and MDMA
- one count of possession with intent to supply cannabis and amphetamine
- possession with intent to supply diazepam
- possession of criminal property
He was sentenced to four years and four months in prison.
Detective Constable Nik Loizou, who investigated said: “Donovan was found in possession of a considerable quantity of drugs and cash and will now spend a significant time behind bars.
"We will continue to identify those responsible for supplying these harmful substances and ensuring they are brought before the courts.”