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Drug dealer jailed after police search Cannock address and find cocaine and cannabis

A man has been jailed after police found cocaine, cannabis and a mobile phone linked to drug dealing in Cannock.

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Liam Clifton, 26, from Rugeley, was sentenced to three years in prison on Friday at Stafford Crown Court after admitting possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A (cocaine), acquiring/using/possessing criminal property and possession of a controlled drug class B (cannabis).

It comes after officers searched an address in the Cannock area on March 20 and found cocaine, cannabis and a mobile phone.

Clifton must also pay a surcharge of £228.

Detective Inspector at Staffordshire Police, Adrian Webb said: “I am pleased that Clifton admitted his offending and that we were able to take dangerous substances off our streets.

"I hope this serves as a message that those responsible for drug distribution in Staffordshire will be targeted and dealt with robustly."

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