Harvey Peach, an 18-year-old county lines drug dealer, was apprehended after a police chase through a Sainsbury’s car park in Redditch. He was identified during an operation by the North Worcestershire’s County Lines Team and Roads Policing Officers, who were monitoring drug dealing linked to the ‘Emz’ County Line in Redditch.
Peach was witnessed dealing drugs from his Ford Fiesta in September. When the police attempted to stop him, he fled through the Sainsbury’s car park and abandoned his car. Subsequent search of his vehicle led to the discovery of a large hunting knife and incriminating evidence on his mobile phone, indicating involvement in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. Peach was swiftly apprehended and found guilty of multiple charges including possession of an offensive weapon, possession of criminal property, and failing to stop.
Following his conviction at Worcester Crown Court, Peach was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison, with 26 months for the drug and driving offenses, and an additional four months for possessing the hunting knife. He was also ordered to pay £1,125 in fines.
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Detective Constable David Laver of West Mercia Police expressed satisfaction with the verdict, emphasizing the commitment to combating drug-related crimes and urging the public to report any concerns about drug activities to the authorities.