‘Manc Mark’ caught with £2,000 worth of drugs up his ass as police raid Cheshire property

A drug dealer known as ‘Manc Mark’ – who was found to have hidden more than £2,000 worth of heroin and busted cocaine – has been jailed. Liam Smith, of Brynorme Road, Manchester, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday (May 3), where he was sentenced to four years in prison.

The 36-year-old previously pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. The court heard that at around 12.50pm on Friday, January 26, officers from the Northwich Proactive Policing Team forced to an address in Brackley Lane, Little Leigh, after a suspected drug dealer was seen entering the property.

Smith was later found inside the address and when searched officers discovered he had more than £2,000 worth of heroin and crack cocaine hidden in his buttocks. He was arrested and a warrant was issued at his home, where a large quantity of designer clothing was seized.

He was later charged. Following the sentencing, Constable Matt Uren, from Northwich Proactive Policing Unit, said: “Northwich Proactive Policing is dedicated to disrupting the drug supply network and this is another example of how we continue to pursue those who intend to money from other people. mess.

“Smith’s conviction is the result of a lengthy investigation involving detectives here at Northwich with the support of colleagues from the Op Impact and Op Apollo teams. Intel suggested that ‘Manc Mark’ was an active county line dealer in Northwich. area for a significant period of time and I have no doubt that his conviction will have a truly positive impact on the community.

“While Smith is now behind bars, our campaign against drug dealers is ongoing and we are committed to doing everything we can to stop drug activity on the streets of Northwich and make Cheshire a hostile place for criminals. You can help us too. by reporting drug dealing in your area to the police, every piece of information helps us gather information and get closer to those who are dealing illegal drugs.”

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or online at cheshire.police.uk/tell-us. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.