Man jailed for drug supply in Bournemouth town centre

David Hinchey was stopped by officers twice last summer

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 13th Jan 2023
Last updated 13th Jan 2023

A Bournemouth man's been jailed for being concerned in drug supply in the town centre.

40 year old David George Hinchey has been given a 12 month sentenced, for dealing MDMA, cocaine and cannabis.

He was seen by Dorset Police officers acting suspiciously near the Lower Gardens in June last year, and was found with a mobile phone, which was seized.

Less than a month later, he was seen acting, also in the Lower Gardens, and found to be in possession of Class A drug wraps.

He was arrested and examinations of his phone found evidence it was being used in drug supply.

PC Stuart Grant, of the Bournemouth South Neighbourhood Policing Team, said:

“We recognise the impact the supply of drugs has on our communities and the concern it causes for residents. Therefore, we are committed to doing all we can to disrupt the activity of those involved in supplying drugs.

“Officers from the local neighbourhood policing team regularly carry out patrols in the Lower Gardens and will act upon anyone seen to be acting suspiciously.

“We will continue to take action against drug dealers such as David Hinchey and we would urge members of the public with information about drug related activity in their area to please report it to us at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101.”

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