A man who was caught with £100,000 worth of cocaine after driving “erratically” on the A69 has been jailed.

A court heard how Jaime Rowan, 35, from Dumfries, came to the attention of police when two officers noticed a van driving erratically on the A69 on the evening of November 8, 2024.

Cumbria Police stopped the van, searched the vehicle and recovered a kilogram package containing a powder, under the driver’s seat.

The powder was subsequently tested and found to be cocaine with an approximate street value of £100,000.

Rowan admitted to the offence and was sentenced on Friday, March 21, at Carlisle Crown Court to two years and eight months in prison.

Detective Inspector Jamie Eaton said: “The actions of two police constables in stopping a suspicious vehicle has resulted in £100,000 worth of cocaine being removed from circulation before it can do any harm, and the dealer being given a significant term of imprisonment.

“Our officers are always on the lookout for those who think they can import drugs into or via Cumbria and regularly make arrests whilst recovering drugs and cash.

“This case once again demonstrates that Cumbria has a zero-tolerance approach to the supply of drugs and our officers will not hesitate to act against dealers.”

The investigation forms part of Operation Alliance – Cumbria Constabulary’s ongoing response to protect the county against serious and organised crime.