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Three jailed after cocaine found in drug dealer's pants

Three men have been jailed for 24 months each after police found cocaine in a drug dealer's underwear following a routine traffic stop in Hadleigh.

The big picture: Suffolk Police's Sentinel South team discovered cocaine and nearly £1,500 in cash after stopping an uninsured car in April, leading to three arrests and convictions for drug supply offences.

Antonio Dimitrov,  Penko Pishmishev and Aleks Dimitrov
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Antonio Dimitrov, Penko Pishmishev and Aleks Dimitrov

What happened:

  • Antonio Dimitrov and Aleks Dimitrov were initially stopped in Hadleigh, with cocaine found hidden in Aleks Dimitrov's underwear

  • A subsequent search of an Ipswich hotel led to the arrest of a third man, Penko Pishmishev

  • Police seized cocaine, £1,455 in cash, and a passport belonging to another convicted drug dealer

Key details: All three men pleaded guilty at Ipswich Crown Court to being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

  • They were sentenced on 18 October to two years in prison each.

  • The court ordered the destruction of drugs and phones, with the seized cash to be forfeited.

What they're saying: Sgt Dave Logan of the Sentinel South team said: "Our investigation shows that each of these males was working for an organised crime group and came to Suffolk simply to sell drugs, they have not given any positive contribution to Suffolk."

He added: "I am very mindful that organised groups often have links with other serious crimes and arrests like this frustrate their operations."

The bottom line: Suffolk Police urge residents to report suspected drug activity by calling 101 or contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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