Man jailed for drug dealing in Chesterfield

A drug dealer has been jailed for three years and four months after being found with tens of thousands of pounds worth of heroin.

Tariq Thompson was driving a VW Golf which tried to evade officers after being spotted in Brockwell Lane, Chesterfield, in October 2024.

He was searched when cash, two phones, a bag of white powder and working scales were found with him.

He subsequently charged with possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply and supplying a class A drug.

Detective Constable Sarah Sullivan, who led the investigation, said: “On two separate occasions Thompson made deliberate and determined efforts to get away from police in a bid to avoid facing the consequences of his actions.

“But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t avoid us and is now behind bars.

“The heroin he was found in possession of was worth huge amounts of money and would have been sold to numerous people in Derby and the wider county and the fact it contained a tranquiliser not suitable for human consumption is very concerning.

“We know that drugs have a massive impact on our communities and are committed to disrupting the supply of them.

“We would ask anyone in our communities who suspects someone of dealing drugs to please contact us and let us know so we can work to bring them to justice.”