Cheshire man jailed for drugs offences

Detectives from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit welcome the sentencing of a man from Cheshire for drugs offences. 

Michael Jones, 45, of Hadlow Road, Willaston, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, and for breaching his Serious Crime Prevention Order (SCPO). He was jailed for six years at Chester Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday 4 March). 

On 27 January 2025, NWROCU detectives, acting on intelligence received, carried out warrants at Jones' home address. In the garage in the back garden, hidden in a storage rack, officers discovered a plastic bag with bags and a jar inside containing heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine, with a street value of up to £8500. They also seized £1500 cash and paperwork with lists of names and amounts of money owed. 

Jones was arrested at a storage unit in Backford, Cheshire later that day where he breached his SCPO after refusing to hand over his mobile phone and pin code. 

Detective Constable Stuart Brierley from the NWROCU's Operations Team said: 

"Michael Jones was on license when he was arrested after serving a six year sentence for Class A drug dealing. He clearly hasn't learned the error of his ways and now will face further time behind bars to reflect on his actions.

"Drug supply is hugely damaging to our communities and often brings with it violence, intimidation, and anti-social behaviour. We're pleased that the result yesterday has prevented drugs from reaching our streets and has put a dangerous individual behind bars. 

"This case highlights the importance of our ongoing efforts to disrupt and dismantle organised crime networks and protect our communities from the harm they cause."