A man has been jailed for four years and eight months after Cumbria Police found over £4,000 worth of drugs during a stop on the M6.

Garry Redford, of South Cross Street, Bury was sentenced yesterday, October 10, at Carlisle Crown Court after being found guilty of possession with intent to supply and possessing criminal property.

The 37-year-old was stopped on the M6 in September last year when officers noticed his vehicle in poor condition and with a defective central brake light.

Officers conducted a stop check on the vehicle and then conducted a search under Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act due to Redford’s demeanour in the police car.

Officers located several bundles of cash totalling £4,300 and two large blocks of white powder believed to be Cocaine which was later tested and confirmed weighing nearly 2kg. 

Detective Constable Elinor Murray said: “We proactively work to identify and challenge anyone suspected of being involved in drug supply in the county.

“Redford’s demeanour in the back of the police vehicle once stopped by officers suggested he was nervous.

“He also couldn’t provide specific details on where he had been in Carlisle, resulting in officers conducting a search of the vehicle locating the cash and Cocaine.  

“Our message to offenders is that we will be swift in going after those who harm our communities by committing crime.

“We would encourage the public to report any suspicions they have regarding the supply of drugs.”

Do you have information about drug crime?

• Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it 
• You can also phone on 101.
• Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
• The investigation forms part of Operation Alliance – Cumbria Constabulary’s ongoing response to protect the county against serious and organised crime.