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A man has been jailed after he was spotted dealing drugs by a CCTV operator in Worksop town centre.
Fifty-one-year-old Peter Downs was caught on camera on Tuesday 18 March as he sold the drug Mamba – a synthetic cannabinoid popular with the street community.
Police were alerted by the camera operator and arrived on Bridge Street a few minutes later
Downs was arrested and found in possession of drugs and cash.
Appearing at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, Downs, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to possessing a Class B drug with intent to supply and was jailed for 18 weeks.
Inspector Rob Harrison, district commander for Bassetlaw, said:
“This is a good example of the power of the local CCTV network and how we and our partners use it to tackle crime.
“Drug use and drug dealing are a blight on our community and we will always take very firm action when we come across it.
“On this occasion a patrolling officer was nearby and was able to catch this man in possession of drugs and cash.
“Downs is well known to us and we will keep locking him up – and others like him – for as long as he chooses to commit these kind of offences.
“I want our town centre to be a safe and welcoming place to visit, which is why the public can expect to see more of my officers patrolling on foot and brining people like Downs to book.”
Written by: wozzzza