Search of address uncovered drug dealer in Bournemouth
Officers carried out a search of an address in Bournemouth and discovered a drug dealer inside in possession of class A drugs.
At around 7.55am on Tuesday 17 June 2025, officers executed a warrant at an address in Christchurch Road.
Once inside the address, they spotted 42-year-old Craig Abbott put his hand into his right pocket.
On a table inside the property, there was drugs paraphernalia, including empty cling film wraps and crack pipes.
Abbott was searched and found to be in possession of crack cocaine and heroin that was ready to be sold.
Mobile phones were seized from the address, which linked Abbott to the sale of drugs in Bournemouth.
Abbott, of Liverpool, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply and was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday 24 October 2025 to four years and one month in prison.
Neighbourhood Sergeant Ash White, of Bournemouth East police, said: “We remain absolutely committed to tackling drug dealing in our communities.
“There is no place for drugs in Dorset and we will do all we can to root out offenders such as Abbott and ensure they are held to account.
“We would continue to urge the public to report any information they may have on suspected drug-related activity in their area so we can build up an intelligence picture of what is occurring and take robust action.
“Anyone with information can report it to us at www.dorset.police.uk or call 101. If a crime is in progress, always dial 999.”
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