Suspended sentence after more than £6,000-worth of drugs seized in Swindon

By Barrie Hudson - 12 November 2020

Crime

A Swindon man has been given a suspended prison sentence after being convicted of dealing heroin and crack cocaine.

Melvin Chuaga, 25, of Northbourne Road appeared at Swindon Crown Court for sentencing.



He had previously pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin, possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and possession of MDMA.



Chuaga was arrested at an address in Drove Road on 11 October 2018 after police officers entered the property due to concerns that a burglary was taking place.



In fact, there was no burglary, but they found a large amount of Class A drugs.



The officers searched the property and seized crack cocaine with a street value of £4,890 and heroin with a street value of £1,430.



Detective Sergeant Joe Shanklin, who works in Wiltshire Police’s recently formed Operation Fortitude team, said: “This is a fantastic example of proactive policing, with officers on routine patrols noticing something which seemed out of place and investigating further.



“Although they initially suspected a burglary, in fact they quickly recognised the occupant was a drug dealer in possession of a large quantity of Class A drugs destined for the streets of Wiltshire.



“Fortitude is committed to disrupting the supply of Class A drugs and bringing offenders to justice.”

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