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'Lucky break' for cops as they found drug dealer with his biggest ever stash

Police had a 'lucky break' when they caught a dealer on a day when he had the most drugs he had ever possessed, according to a barrister.

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Stuart Linley, 32, of Ash Lea Drive, Donnington, Telford, was jailed at Shrewsbury Crown Court after he admitted possessing crack cocaine, monkey dust and cannabis with intent to supply.

The judge, Recorder David Lock, heard that police had raided Linley's home on April 18.

During a search they found crack cocaine worth £3,190, monkey dust worth £3,230, and cannabis worth £690.

The court was told officers also found plastic bags used to sell drugs, a locked safe and a number of mobile phones.

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