Drug Dealer Nabbed on M6 with £250k Cocaine Haul
Gary Long, 35, from Liverpool, has been locked up at Carlisle Crown Court after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A cocaine.
Cops Spot Suspicious Driving on M6
On 23 March 2023, officers on the M6 spotted Long driving oddly in the middle lane northbound between junctions 39 and 40. Their suspicions led to a stop and search of his vehicle.
Hidden Cocaine Stash Worth a Quarter-Million Uncovered
Police were hit by a strong whiff of cannabis once they approached the car. A search revealed two large brown-taped blocks hidden inside a seat. A third similar package was found in another seat. Together, the three blocks weighed over 3kg and were estimated to be cocaine valued at around £250,000.
Operation Alliance Strikes Again
This bust is part of Cumbria Constabulary’s Operation Alliance, targeting organised crime across the county.
Detective Constable Rob Dixon said: “Long was found with a significant quantity of drugs. Today’s result shows the consequences that face those who travel into the county with the intent to supply drugs. We will continue to take robust action to target organised criminality in Cumbria and will pursue those involved at every level.”
