A Nuneaton couple caught running a drugs empire from the comfort of their own home

A couple ran a drug empire from the comfort of their Nuneaton home. But Anton Pearson and Emma Morris’ enterprise came to an end when police raided their Russett Avenue home.

Detectives from the Nuneaton Serious and Organized Crime Team were told “the property was used to deal drugs”. As officers were about to execute the warrant, detectives saw Pearson driving in the opposite direction.

They stopped the car and arrested him. They also seized cocaine, cash and a list of names of people who owed money.

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The officers then moved into the house next to Longshoot. There they found lists of money owed, mobile phones, sealed plastic bags, scales and cash. Pearson’s partner Emma Morris was arrested.

After checking the cell phones, analysis revealed evidence of drug trafficking. Pearson, of Victoria Road, Burbage, appeared at Warwick Crown Court on Tuesday (June 4) where he was jailed for two years and nine months after pleading guilty to possessing cocaine with intent to supply, being concerned in the supply and possession of cocaine. of cannabis.

Morris, 44, and now of Victoria Road, Burbage, was given a 23-month prison sentence suspended for two years after pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession of cannabis . Speaking after the court case, Detective Constable Stanton from the Nuneaton Serious and Organized Crime Team said: “This is another good conviction for the Serious and Organized Crime Team who are working hard to tackle drug trafficking in Warwickshire.

“People like Morris and Pearson think they can operate under the radar, but we work hard with our communities to gather information about drug supply; we will always act in this sense”. Anyone with concerns about drug dealing can report online through the police website here or by calling 101. Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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