A man from Kent has been jailed after being caught by police with class A drugs in east London.

Gavin Hills, 50, was stopped by Organised Crime Partnership officers in Rainham, more than 60 miles away from his home address in Folkestone.

When officers searched Hills' car, they discovered a bag underneath the front passenger seat.

Inside the bag was a block of what was later found to be very pure cocaine, wrapped in two plastic bags.

Officers also discovered an envelope in the car with a nearby postcode written on it.

Hills was arrested on suspicion of posession of a class A drug with intent to supply.

Following his arrest, officers searched his home in London Street, finding mobile phones, electronic scales, and a knife with what appeared to be drug traces on it.

They also seized several containers of white powder, including around one kilogram of amphetamine.

Hills pleaded guilty at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Monday, 27 April to possession of a class A drug (cocaine) with intent to supply and possession of a class B drug (amphetamine) with intent to supply.

He was sentenced immediately afterwards to three years in jail.

Detective Inspector Guy Carmichael, from the Metropolitan Police, said: “This investigation is a great example of joint partnership working which resulted in a drug dealer being put behind bars and two kilograms of drugs being taken off the streets of London, which otherwise could have ruined lives.

"Hills refused to engage with officers throughout the investigation and has shown no remorse for his actions.

“He has been given a substantial sentence and I hope this will deter others from the allure of drug dealing.

"Even during these challenging times, we will continue to target those involved in organised crime and the supply of illegal drugs and we will take robust action against them.”

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