Drug dealer found with nearly £20,000 of cash and drugs at his home

Police found almost £20,000 worth of cash and drugs at the home of a Cambridgeshire drug dealer. The haul was discovered during a warrant executed at Jack Defraine's property.

The 29-year-old was out when officers forced entry. He turned up mid-search to find out what was happening after being alerted to their presence at the home in in Sparrow Road, Hampton, via a video doorbell.

He was arrested after officers found a washbag containing £11,645 in cash in his bedroom. They also seized around £7,065 worth of drugs including MDMA, LSD, ketamine and cannabis in various rooms throughout the house.

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Defraine appeared at Cambridge Crown Court on Friday (April 19) where he was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison after being found guilty of possession with intent to supply a class A drug (MDMA), possession with intent to supply a class B drug (ketamine) and possession of criminal property (cash). He was cleared of possession with intent to supply a class B drug (cannabis) and had previously admitted possession of a class A drug (LSD).

PC Shane Nicholls, who investigated, said: “This warrant was part of Operation Spotlight – a partnership response to tackling drug-related activity across Peterborough. Defraine denied any involvement in dealing drugs, however the evidence showing the sheer amount of cash and substances he was in possession of ultimately led to a jury finding him guilty.

“I would encourage members of the public to help us in our efforts to tackle drug dealing by passing on information or concerns.”

Anyone with concerns or information about drugs can report to police online via the dedicated drugs information pages on the Cambridgeshire Constabulary website.

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