Man jailed after what police found on him

Emily Carubia

19 November 2024 at 11:55 am·2-min read

Jordan Alja, 23, of no fixed abode in Runcorn, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs — -Credit: (Image: Cheshire Police)

A county lines drug dealer from Widnes who was dealing crack cocaine and heroin in Widnes has been jailed. The court heard how on Wednesday, August 21, officers from Widnes Proactive CID spotted Jordan Alja leaving an address on Lower Appleton Road, Widnes.

Alja had a pre-existing protection from a harassment order, with conditions not to enter the address he had been sighted at, and so he was swiftly arrested for the breach of the order. Upon arrest, Alja was found in possession of three ‘burner’ style phones, used by county lines gangs to send ‘flare’ messages advertising the sale of drugs in the local area.

While the investigation into his drug dealing continued, Alja was charged and sentenced to 16 weeks in prison in relation to the breach of the protection order. Following his release from prison, Alja was subsequently rearrested and later charged with being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin.

The 23-year-old of no fixed abode in Runcorn, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (crack cocaine, heroin). Alja appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday, November 14 where he was sentenced to 40 months in prison.

Following the sentencing, PC Chris Nicholls of Widnes Proactive CID said: "Alja targeted Widnes thinking that it would be an easy place to deal drugs, what he didn’t realise is that we were hot on his trail. We were able to provide a catalogue of evidence against him, leaving Alja no option but to plead guilty to the charges.

"Illegal drugs can have a devastating impact on not only drug users, but the community around them. I’d like to thank Widnes Proactive CID who are doing all they can to stop drug activity on our streets to make Widnes a safer place to live, work and visit, while also making it extremely hostile place for criminals.

"We will always act on any information about drug activity provided to us and would urge anyone who believes this activity is happening near to them, to please contact us on 101 or visit www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us."

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