Imprisoned Drug Dealer Urged Mother to Accept Blame for Cocaine Find

A narcotics trafficker, known for his lavish spending on high-end apparel, attempted to implicate his mother after law enforcement officers discovered 180 grams of cocaine in his vehicle, shouting, “Come on, take the rap for me”. Liam Coles, residing at Byrds Farm Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex, pleaded guilty to charges of possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B substances at Chelmsford Crown Court. The individual, aged 27, received a prison sentence of four years and 10 months on 21 October. During the court proceedings, it was revealed that following his arrest at his residence in January, he questioned his mother about the ownership of the illicit substances before instructing her to accept responsibility. Authorities additionally located £36,000 at the premises. Essex Police stated that Coles’ remarks to his mother “proved key in identifying him as the owner of the vehicle”. Law enforcement personnel initially located the cocaine within his automobile, prior to a subsequent search conducted by a police canine, which revealed cannabis, digital scales coated with white residue, and a substantial amount of currency. Within the vehicle’s trunk, a considerable number of small plastic sachets, commonly utilized for drug packaging, were likewise found. Police possessed a warrant to search the property and discovered £685 concealed within a coat. Approximately £36,000 was retrieved from a safe, and luxury items, such as a Rolex timepiece, designer athletic shoes, handbags, and apparel, were also confiscated. A spokesperson for Essex Police further commented: “We are pursuing proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act to confiscate and recover any of his [Coles] criminal gains.” Inspector Philip Jackson remarked: “Drug offences impact communities and fuel wider offending, so intelligence from the public is vital to direct resources where they need to go.” For updates on Essex news, access BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for the content of external websites. Information regarding our policy on external linking is available.