A DRUG dealer from Rubery who pleaded guilty to drug-dealing has avoided jail.
James Morris, 32, of Maple Road, Rubery, was given an eight-month prison term, suspended for 18 months, when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court.
Morris was further ordered to carry out 25 days of rehabilitation activity, 100 hours of unpaid work and made to pay a £107 victim surcharge and £85 costs. The drugs – cannabis – and paraphernalia seized from his address will be destroyed.
His conviction for possession of a class B drug with intent to supply followed a raid on his home address on March 3. The warrant was executed by West Mercia Police’s Proactive CID and the Integrated Offender Management team. Officers found cannabis with an estimated street value of £5,000 and paraphernalia associated with the illegal trade of drugs.
Det Con Michael Vince from West Merca Police Proactive CID said: “While there was no immediate custodial sentence for Morris, our actions in executing a warrant at his address and his subsequent conviction have further disrupted the criminal narcotics supply in the West Mercia force area.
“The harmful impact of illegal drugs and the criminality linked to it on our communities is well documented and we will continue to track down, pursue and disrupt those whose seek to ply their illegal trade here.”
He added the public could be the force’s eyes and ears on the ground in the fight to keep the streets free from drug dealers.
Anyone who suspects drug dealing is happening in their area can visit: https://orlo.uk/gTaih to report it.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
