A DRUG dealer who was growing cannabis in his caravan has been jailed for three years after admitting his offending to police officers.

Joshua Stallard, of Fishpool Road, Delamere, appeared in Chester Crown Court on May 30, to be sentenced for drugs offences involving cannabis and cocaine.

He had previously pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A and B drugs, possession with intent to supply class B drugs, and production of class B drugs.

The 24-year-old also admitted possession of criminal property.

The court heard police were called to reports of an unrelated incident at Dalefords Manor caravan site on October 28, 2022, at around 11.40pm.

Officers attended the scene and Stallard was arrested in relation to the matter.

Upon his arrest he told officers there were cannabis plants and a large quantity of cash in his caravan.

A search was undertaken, during which officers discovered a quantity of cannabis worth between £4,020 and £6,225, along with 58.9g of cannabis resin worth between £160 and £340.

Police also found £5,640 in cash and a small cannabis farm with five plants which had a potential yield of between £4,180 and £6,565.

Following his arrest, Stallard admitted to officers that he had been producing and supplying cannabis in the local area.

He also told officers he was addicted to cocaine and had been selling the class A drug to other users.

Police constable Matthew Uren, of Northwich Proactive Unit, said: “I welcome the sentence handed to Stallard and I hope his conviction sends out a warning to others.

“Illegal drugs have a hugely detrimental impact, and we are committed to doing all we can to remove those involved in the supply of such drugs from our communities.

“In Stallard’s case, he made a full admission to the fact that that he was involved in the production and sale of illegal drugs and is now facing the consequences of his actions.

“While Stallard is now behind bars, our fight against illegal drugs, and those who supply them, continues.

“Intelligence supplied by members of the public is crucial to this fight and I urge anyone with any information about suspected drug-related activity in their community to get in touch.

“You will be listened to and we will investigate the matter.”

Anyone with any information in relation to supply of illegal drugs in their community is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or online via the Cheshire Police website.