THE controller of a drugs line which saw cocaine posted through users’ letterboxes has been jailed.

The case came to the attention of Cheshire Police as a result of intelligence received.

Adam Kelly was identified as a suspect who was running a drugs line based in the Runcorn area.

Throughout the course of the investigation, it was evidenced that drugs had been posted through letterboxes and exchanged hand-to-hand behind pubs or in alleyways.

Users would attend the suspect’s address, where the drugs were left in the bin or even on top of a car tyre.

On August 21, Cheshire Police officers executed a warrant at Kelly’s home address on Caithness Court in Runcorn.

Kelly was not present, but several items were seized, including cash and drug paraphernalia.

The 30-year-old was subsequently arrested later that day by officers in Runcorn Old Town, and he was later charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

Kelly pleaded guilty to the charges and was jailed for four years at Chester Crown Court.

Following the sentencing, a force spokesman said: “We welcome the custodial sentence handed to Kelly.

“Not only is he now facing the consequences of his criminal activities, but we have stopped a quantity of illegal drugs getting into the streets of Runcorn.

“We hope this serves as a warning to those who choose to conduct this type of behaviour. You will be caught, and you will be prosecuted.”