A COCKY Northwich drug dealer who believed he was 'untouchable' has been jailed after police raided his home.

On July 14 last year, officers executed a warrant at the then London Road address of Gavin Jones after receiving a tip off he was involved in the supply of cocaine in the Northwich area.

After gaining entry to the property, Jones was spotted by officers throwing a large, clear-coloured package out of a window, but a search of the nearby vicinity only turned up a set of scales.

Several other items, including cocaine wraps, three mobile phones, and a quantity of cash, were also seized.

Forty-one-year-old Jones arrested at the scene and during questioning he declined to answer any question in relation to the drugs offences.

But despite his initial denial, he was charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession of criminal property, and being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis.

Jones, now of Denton Drive, Northwich, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday, November 18, where he was jailed for three years after previously pleading guilty to the charges. 

Gavin JonesGavin Jones (Image: Cheshire Police) Following the sentencing, Detective Constable Claire Heatley, of Cheshire Police, said: "Jones thought he was untouchable and above the law, continuing to deal drugs even after he was charged.

“Unfortunately for him, our ears stay to the ground and a further warrant was executed at his home address.

“We seized phones and another large amount of cash, evidencing that he had continued to deal cocaine whilst on bail awaiting sentencing. Messages were also found where he was bragging to his customers about how long he had gotten away with drug dealing.

“I hope this sentence demonstrates that dealers like Jones are not untouchable, and our committed team of eagle-eyed officers are always watching and are always one step ahead."

You can report suspected drug dealing to Cheshire Police online at cheshire.police.uk/ro/report, or by calling 101.

Information can also be reported anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.