"Prolific" Woking drug dealer behind bars
He tried to escape from police
Last updated 27th Jul 2021
A Woking drug dealer described by police as "prolific" has been jailed for four and a half years.
It's after he pleaded guilty to a number of drug offences at Guildford Crown Court last Friday (23 July).
21 year od Aidan Collins, of Meyrick Close, was arrested on the 21 April last year, after officers on patrol were called to Chipstead Court in Woking following reports of anti-social behaviour.
They spotted Collins acting suspiciously near the garages - he tried to flee, but was detained and chased by police who arrested him on suspicion of possession with the intent to supply class A and B drugs.
A further search of his address turned up a number of illegal drugs including cocaine, MDMA, LSD, ketamine and cannabis.
A phone was also found which contained Facebook messenger conversations showing drug dealing activity.
Collins also pleaded guilty to additional charges of:
Bringing a prohibited article into prison - in this case the drug MDMA. He was given a 15 month prison sentence to run concurrently.
Possession of criminal property - in this case a quantity of cash that was gained through criminal means. He was given a six month prison sentence to run concurrently.
PC Luke Lightburn, who investigated the case, said: "The impact of drugs on our communities can be devastating, and we work hard to bring drug dealers to justice and take them out of our neighbourhoods."
If you are concerned about drug use or drug dealing in your area, contact police on 101 or via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always dial 999.
What are the signs of potential drug dealing?
Lots of visitors, who don't stay very long, arriving at all times of the day and night
People waiting in cars outside particular properties exchanging small packets or cash
Lots of visitors bringing items such as T.V's or bikes but leaving empty handed
Lone/vulnerable neighbours suddenly having groups of young men living at their address.
What Surrey Police want to know:
Time, date and place
Vehicle registrations and the make, model and colour
Descriptions of people and details of what they were doing