A dealer from Tunbridge Wells has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after he was caught in the act by police.

Emiljano Perdeda concealed supplies of cocaine behind the centre console of a Ford Fiesta, but was caught after he was seen acting suspiciously in Silverdale Road.

The car had been parked at the side of the road on March 19. Officers from the Tunbridge Wells community policing team saw another man walk up to the car and suspected a drug deal was taking place.

Perdeda was behind the wheel and a search of the vehicle was carried out. Around £430 in cash was seized, leading to initial claims he earned the money as a window cleaner.

During a further search, police discovered a cigarette packet containing 11 packages of cocaine.

Perdeda was arrested and officers found postcodes of prospective users he intended to supply to when examining his phone.

He appeared at Maidstone Crown Court and pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine with intent to supply.

Tunbridge Wells Chief Insp, Pete Steenhuis said: "Perdeda has become the latest criminal to pay the price for trying to deal drugs in our town.

"Dealers should know we have our eyes and ears everywhere and this sentence is just another example of just how effective my officers continue to be in tackling and detecting those intent on supplying drugs.

"Let us know straight away if you see anything suspicious. Call 999 if it is a crime in progress, otherwise contact 101."

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