Street stop by officers uncovers drug dealer’s criminal activity
A drug dealer’s criminal activity was exposed after he was stopped by officers in the street and found in possession of cocaine and heroin.
Rico Walker, aged 45 and of no fixed abode, was stopped by officers as he left his address in Sea Road on Thursday 23 February 2023.
He was wearing a glove and inside the glove officers found a number of wraps of class A drugs.
A subsequent search of his property also led to more drugs being found, with crack cocaine and heroin with a total estimated value of more than £15,000 recovered in total.
Following a detailed investigation by officers, Walker was charged with possessing class A drugs with intent to supply. He admitted the offences and was sentenced on Friday 23 January 2026 to four years in prison.
Sergeant David Carmichael, of Bournemouth police, said: “We know from engagement with our communities that the supply of illegal drugs and related activity can have a significant detrimental impact.
“We are committed to acting on information we received and bringing those involved in the supply of drugs to justice.
“I would urge anyone with information relating to suspected drug related activity in their area to please contact us online or by calling 101. If a crime is in progress, always dial 999.”
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