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Doncaster drug dealer who hid drugs and gun in his home jailed

todaySeptember 8, 2023 3

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A 47-year-old Doncaster drug dealer who was hiding a gun, heroin and crack cocaine in his home has been jailed for over seven years.

Officers executed a warrant at the home address of Shaun Brown and discovered a handgun, ammunition and a significant quantity of Class A drugs.

Detective Constable Lisa Yates, who led the investigation into Brown, said: “Brown was not in the property at the time of entry but while officers were searching, he returned and acted in an aggressive manner.

“We located and seized numerous items, including a handgun, a magazine with rounds, knotted bags of brown powder and a blue tub containing a white substance.

“Three mobile phones were also recovered along with scales, jewellery and cash totalling £2,000.”

The drugs seized from Brown’s home were tested and confirmed to be heroin and cocaine. They were estimated to have a street value of £7,000.

Brown, of Parkway South, Wheatley, was arrested and charged with possession of a converted blank firing pistol and possession of converted ammunition.

He was also charged with possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin and possessing criminal property.

He pleaded guilty to all the offences at Sheffield Crown Court on Tuesday 5 September. Two days later, he appeared in the same court for sentencing and was jailed for seven years and three months.

DC Yates said: “This is a really encouraging result for the people of Doncaster. Firearms offences of any kind are incredibly serious and pose a real danger.

“The sentence served upon Brown shows that these types of offences will not be tolerated in South Yorkshire and that even handling a gun will result in a lengthy sentence .

“Our communities do not want guns and drugs on our streets and we are committed to stopping criminals in their tracks. We work hard to collate intelligence and execute warrants on addresses linked to firearms and drugs.

“I want to use this opportunity to urge people with any suspicions or concerns to contact us. “Information of any kind is always incredibly helpful, and it could help to get dangerous weapons and harmful drugs off the streets of South Yorkshire.”

Any information can be reported to police by calling 101 or by getting in touch with your local neighbourhood policing team.

Alternatively, you can stay completely anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers via their website Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling their UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111.

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