A drug dealer has been jailed for four years after a search of his property found ‘significant amounts’ of class A drugs.

Lucas Dodd, aged 23, appeared in Manchester Crown Court yesterday (Thursday) after being arrested by detectives as part of an Operation Naseby.

Dodd pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs, possession of Class B drugs and money laundering offences, and was sentenced to 49 months in jail.

The sentencing comes after an operation conducted by GMP’s Organised Crime Unit in Salford.

Officers had gathered intelligence which led them to believe that Dodd was involved in the supply of drugs. 

Police secured and executed a warrant at an address of Dodd’s on Granville Street in Little Hulton on September 9 this year, which led to a seizure of Class B drugs.

A thorough search of the property revealed a large amount of cash had been stowed away behind a washing machine. Officers then went on to uncover ‘significant amounts of Class A drugs’ and further quantities of cash.

All offences were committed whilst Dodd was on licence from prison.

Police Constable Reece Brown of GMP Organised Crime Unit in Salford said: “Today’s sentencing is a great result for Operation Naseby.

“It demonstrates our commitment to tackling organised crime in Salford and I hope it sends a signal to those involved in the supply of drugs - and all the misery that entails – that they have no place in our community.

“If you commit these offences, we will pursue you and bring you to justice.”

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