Mansfield cannabis dealer caught with 'treasure trove' of evidence

Liam Rick was arrested after police raided a property on Mappleton Drive, Mansfield.

A police spokesman said officers ‘unearthed a treasure-trove of evidence’ including cannabis, cash, weighing scales and phones.

Examination of the phones found further evidence of drug dealing, including several conversations talking about the sale of ‘sniff’ – a slang term for cocaine.

Rick, aged 30, also known as Liam Jordan, later admitted possessing cannabis with intent to supply, supplying cannabis and being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

At Nottingham Crown Court, he was given a two-year jail sentence, suspended for two years.

Inspector Nick Butler, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Drug dealing and drug-related crime has a negative impact on our communities.

“Tackling these issues remains a key priority for the Mansfield neighbourhood policing team and we will continue to take the fight to local criminals by conducting this type of proactive raid.”

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