Man jailed after cocaine worth up to £30,000 found in car on A55 at Bangor
Officers stopped the car on the A55 after receiving information about drugs being brought into North Wales
A 38-year-old man from Huyton has been jailed after cocaine worth up to £30,000 was found in the boot of his car on the A55 at Bangor.
Lee Hope, of Lyme Cross Road, Huyton, appeared for sentencing at Mold Crown Court on 25th September.
He had previously admitted possession with intent to supply cocaine.
Hope was jailed for two years and six months.
On 21st August, officers received information that a vehicle was travelling from Merseyside towards North Wales with the intention of bringing drugs into the area.
Officers stopped the car on the A55 at Bangor and arrested Hope, who was driving.
A large amount of cocaine was discovered in the boot, with an estimated street value of up to £30,000.
PC Scott Jones said: "We will continue to relentlessly pursue those who seek to bring illegal drugs into North Wales and will act on any information received from the community.
"Criminals who are involved in drug supply cause devastating harm to vulnerable people for their own financial gain.
"I continue to urge anybody with information about drugs in their area to contact police or make an anonymous report to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."