Two men have been sentenced after police uncovered Class A drugs and thousands of pounds in cash during an operation in Swindon.
Officers received intelligence on 10 October that a wanted man was in the Eldene area with three other individuals. The group were reportedly wearing balaclavas and riding modified electric bikes and Surron-style motorcycles.
Police tracked the suspects to the rear garden of a property in Dickens Close, where they were found gathered together and attempting to access a garage. Officers detained the group to carry out stop and search procedures.
During the search, Class A drugs were discovered in rucksacks that had been thrown onto the garage roof. Around £4,000 in cash was also recovered.
Kenzie Cobb, 21, formerly of Islandsmead in Eldene, and Leo Morris, 20, formerly of Henry Street, Swindon, were arrested at the scene. Both were later charged and remanded in custody.
At Swindon Crown Court, Morris admitted supplying crack cocaine and heroin, possession of cannabis, and driving offences including having no insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence. He was sentenced to four years and one month in prison.
Cobb pleaded guilty to involvement in the supply of cannabis as well as the same driving offences. A previously suspended 16-month sentence was activated, and he received an additional 16-month term, resulting in a total custodial sentence of 32 months.
The court also approved the recovery of approximately £4,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
A spokesperson from the local policing team said officers remain focused on tackling drug-related crime in Swindon and across Wiltshire, highlighting the links between drug supply and serious violence. Police have urged members of the public to share information about suspected drug activity by contacting 101 or using the force’s online reporting system.