Two jailed over intent to supply cocaine in Weston

Muhammed Edrissi, 19, of no fixed abode, was arrested in The Boulevard at 1.30pm on March 19 this year after being found in possession of cocaine and cash.

He denied charges of possessing 10 grammes of cocaine with intent to supply and possession of criminal property (£180 cash).

Edrissi (above) was found guilty by a jury after a trial and last Thursday (September 21) at Bristol Crown Court he was sentenced to three years in prison for drug supply, with three months to be served concurrently for the second offence.

A second man, Mohammed Dilshad (below), 27, of Leicester, was arrested in Weston town centre at midday on February 26 this year after being found in possession of cocaine and cash.

After previously admitting possessing 1.7 grammes of a class A drug with intent to supply and possession of criminal property (£230 cash) Dilshad appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Friday (September 22) and was jailed for 18 months for the drug charge, with three months to be served concurrently for the second offence.

The arrests were made by the Operation Remedy team as part of activity aimed at tackling drug supply and associated crime across the Avon and Somerset policing area.

The officer in the case, PC Dominic St John, said: “These individuals travelled into our area with the sole aim of dealing class A drugs, exploiting the most vulnerable members of society and causing harm in our communities.

"We will continue to target those involved in such criminality.”

If you or someone you know is affected by drug misuse you can find details of support services on the North Somerset Council website.

Your information is very important to help to target drug dealers and tackle the associated crime and disorder which can blight our communities.

You can report drug crime online on the Avon and Somerset Police website.

Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111, or through its anonymous online form.