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Michael Newton was arrested by officers from Nottinghamshire Police’s Reacher teams after being caught conducting a drug deal in Sutton-in-Ashfield.

Newton, of Station Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, was found to be in possession of 32 Wraps of heroin, £320 in cash and “other items consistent with drug dealing such as mobile phones and deal lists,” police said.

CRIME: Police visit Mansfield and Ashfield schools in week of action to combat knife crime

Newton, of Station Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, has been handed a three-year jail sentence

Today, Ashfield Police revealed he has been jailed for three years after pleading guilty in court.

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Ashfield drug dealer caught with stash of heroin receives jail sentence

CRIME: Police visit Mansfield and Ashfield schools in week of action to combat knife crime

In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a subscription or buying a paper. We stand together. Ashley Booker, editor.