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A man has been jailed for more than four years after he was caught growing more than £30,000-worth of cannabis in Lichfield.
David Tonks, 45, of Streethay, Lichfield, was sentenced after he admitted a series of offences, including:
· Being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine
· Being concerned in the supply of heroin
· Being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of class B – cannabis
· Producing a controlled drug of class B – cannabis
· Two counts of driving a motor vehicle dangerously
· Driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence
· Using a motor vehicle without third party insurance.
In November 2020, we searched a house in Lichfield. Tonks was asleep in the bedroom when we entered. An estimated £36,400-worth of cannabis was found growing in the loft which had been converted into a grow.
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The other offences relate to separate incidents in Burton-on-Trent, where we found £20,000-worth of heroin and crack cocaine collectively during the warrants. It was evidenced that Tonks was involved in the supply of class A drugs for one of these drug lines.
We’re acting robustly against those responsible for high harm crimes in our communities as part of our Operation Target commitment. Between July 2024 and July this year, we have arrested more than 400 people, and more will be coming as we continue to act proactively across Staffordshire.
Read more on our website here: Drug dealer jailed for series of offences | Staffordshire Police |
