Two men from Barrow have been jailed after they were caught with £10,000 worth of cocaine.

In November 1, 2024, Jay Farragher, 25, and Stephen Brown, 42, were stopped by Cumbria Police officers while travelling on the M6, near junction 36. 

The vehicle and its occupants were searched, and officers quickly located a bag on a rear passenger seat which contained a bag of white powder, initially suspected to be cocaine.

Farragher and Brown were arrested at the scene where Farragher admitted to officers “that’s mine that”, referring to the drugs found inside the bag within the vehicle.

In total the estimated street value of the drugs seized was around £10,000.

Further examination of Farragher and Brown’s mobile phones seized during the search evidenced further drug supply activity.

At Preston Crown Court, both men pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (cocaine) and being concerned in the supply of cocaine. 

Farragher was jailed for 3 years and 4 months.

Brown was jailed for 2 years and 3 months.

Detective Constable Alex Brown said: “The initial stop on the motorway by officers was a great use of proactive policing.

“The stop, as well as the subsequent investigation, has resulted in two individuals behind bars, and harmful drugs taken off the streets.

“Our officers work all year round to root out these types of crimes and this is just the latest example of criminals facing prosecution in Cumbria.

“We are committed to disrupt the supply of class A drugs, which cause harm and misery in our communities.”