Shepton Mallet man jailed for drugs offences
The 30-year-old has been put behind bars for more than two and a half years for possessing drugs with intent to supply
A man from Shepton Mallet has been put behind bars for more than two and a half years for possessing drugs with intent to supply.
Aaron Cooper, who's 30, admitted charges of possessing cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply, as well as possession of cocaine, at Bristol Crown Court, and he was sentenced on Tuesday (April 23).
He's now been jailed for two years and eight months.
Officers say he was was arrested when a warrant was carried out at his home, involving firearms officers and officers with the patrol and Neighbourhood Policing teams.
Despite initially fleeing from the property he was very soon caught by officers within a few minutes - who chased after him on foot.
When they searched his property, officers found cocaine and cannabis concealed, as well as a substantial amount of cash.
PC Jamie Rule said: "This operation has resulted in a significant amount of illegal drugs being taken off the streets.
“Drugs have a significant and harmful impact on our communities and we want the public to know we will always take action to keep them safe.
“This prison sentence shows there are consequences for those who chose to engage in this illegal activity.”
Details of how to report illegal drug use, or access support services, can be found on the Avon and Somerset Police website.