Man jailed after police dog's drugs find in Bristol
Drugs with a street value of around £170,000 were discovered at a property in Easton
Last updated 16th Sep 2025
A 41-year-old man has been jailed for six years after a police dog led officers to locate drugs and cash concealed under the floorboards of his home.
Kemar Lewis, of Kensington Park, Easton, pleaded guilty to being in possession of class A drugs with intent to supply and class B drugs during a hearing at Bristol Crown Court on Friday. He also pleaded guilty to being in possession of criminal property.
Lewis was located outside his home on Wednesday 6 August, and was arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs.
Following an initial search by officers, dog handler PC Harry Lewis and his specialist search dog, PD Raven, entered the property and conducted an in-depth search.
PC Lewis explained: “Raven and I worked our way through the downstairs and some of the bedrooms and kitchen. I then took her to an area under the stairs where she has shown an immediate change of behaviour, which led me to believe there was something concealed.
“This was an exceptional find for Raven and for the dog unit and really showcases the impact and importance of our specialist search dogs.
“PD Raven is one of our newest specialist search dogs, passing her initial training earlier this year. She came to us through a rescue centre where the rescuer recognised her keen sense of smell and desire to search.
“She has already proven herself an exceptional asset to the team and a great partner in fighting crime!”
After further investigation, officers lifted the floorboards and discovered drugs with a street value of around £170,000 and cash worth £25,000.
Lewis was jailed at Bristol Crown to six years in prison and £25,000 was forfeited to the courts.