A Burnley man caught using his mobile phone while driving was stopped on the M6, leading to the discovery of £100,000 worth of Class B drugs in his car.
Routine Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Bust
On Wednesday, August 28, Cheshire Police officers from the Roads and Crime Unit pulled over Mark Danson, 42, of Beatrice Avenue, Burnley, after spotting him driving his grey Mitsubishi Shotgun while using his phone.
After issuing a penalty notice for the offence, officers noticed Danson appearing nervous, attempting to block access to the boot of his vehicle.
A search of the car uncovered 62.5kg of amphetamine with an estimated street value of between £40,000 and £100,000.
Danson was arrested at the scene and later claimed he was transporting the drugs to pay off a drug debt.
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Seven-Year Prison Sentence for Drug Offences
Danson pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class B drugs at Chester Crown Court. On Friday, February 21, he was sentenced to seven years and two months in prison.
Police Warn Drug Dealers Against Operating in Cheshire
Following the sentencing, PC Tyler Campbell of Crewe Proactive CID stated:
“This is another fantastic result. Following a simple stop check for driving while using a mobile phone, we’ve recovered up to £100,000 worth of Class B drugs and another drug dealer is now behind bars.”
He added:
“The impact that illegal drugs have on our communities cannot be underestimated, which is why we will not stop our efforts to make Cheshire a hostile environment for criminals.”
Public Urged to Report Drug Activity
Cheshire Police are encouraging anyone with information about drug-related crime to come forward.
Reports can be made:
•Directly to Cheshire Police at cheshire.police.uk/tell-us
• Anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
This case serves as a stark warning that drug dealers will be caught and face severe consequences.
