Maltby drug dealer jailed for four-and-a-half years

A MAN who was found with class A drugs stashed in his trousers has been jailed for more than four years after admitting possession with intent to supply.

Martin Hughes (45), of Churchill Avenue, Maltby, was sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court on Tuesday (3) to four-and-a-half years after officers caught him with more that £1,100 worth of heroin and crack cocaine.

Hughes had previously been arrested on suspicion of possessing crack cocaine but failed to answer police bail.

When officers visited his home to arrest him, he was found with crack cocaine and heroin stashed in his trousers as well as £300 in cash.

Det Con Darren Walker said: “Without doubt the streets of Maltby and surrounding areas are safer now that Hughes is behind bars.

“Hughes initially denied supplying drugs despite evidence on his phone showing messages from people asking for drugs.

“I hope his sentence shows that dealing drugs will lead you to prison and South Yorkshire Police will continue to pursue those putting lives at risk by breaking the law.”