A 34-year-old man has been jailed for almost four years, after police found cocaine hidden in a glasses case in Alsager.

Simon West, from Bankside Court in Alsager, appeared at Chester Crown Court on 16 September to be sentenced after admitting to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and being concerned in the supply of a controlled Class B drug (cannabis) at an earlier hearing.

West was sentenced to 45 months in prison.

West came to police attention in Alsager on 1 July, 2023, when he attempted to flee the scene and was stopped by police. He was then arrested on suspicion of drink driving after failing a roadside breath test.

Simon West appeared at Chester Crown Court on 16 September to be sentenced, after admitting to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and being concerned in the supply of a controlled Class B drug (cannabis) (Nub News).

While under arrest, officers searched him and found the glasses case containing six wraps of cocaine, which he said was for his personal use with friends.

A search was then conducted at his address and officers found cannabis bud in the kitchen cupboard, and an Oxy Active tub on the kitchen worktop containing £1,985 in notes along with £15.26 in coins. They also found weighing scales and snap bags.

He was dealt with for the drink driving offence by being disqualified from driving.

PC James Adamson said: "That is another drug dealer and their illegal drugs off the streets following a successful stop and search.

"We are out there 24/7 making these arrests and will continue to do so to help keep residents safe. I hope this causes others thinking of selling illegal drugs in our community to think twice."