A DRUG dealer who tried to conceal bags of heroin and cocaine inside himself in Weymouth has been jailed for more than five years.

Jebb James Green, aged 29 and of Lewisham, London, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Monday, September 14 after admitting two charges of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply.

A police officer on patrol in the Greenhill area saw Green involved in an exchange with a known Class A drug user at around 5pm on Wednesday, June 10.

Green was found in a public toilet a short time later and was detained by the officer for a search. 

He was taken to Weymouth police station for a strip search, where officers established items had been concealed in his bottom.

Court extensions were granted to keep Green in custody while officers waited for him to pass the items.

Officers waited more than 190 hours, more than a week, for the suspected drugs to pass through. 

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Police officers recovered three packages that were found to contain more than 100 wraps of cocaine and more than 50 wraps of heroin.

Judge sentenced Green to five years and three months in prison.

Detective Inspector Scott Johnson, of Weymouth CID, was pleased to see Green convicted – but criticised him for using up “considerable police resources” while he was in custody. 

He said: “Green’s attempt to conceal the drugs resulted in considerable police resources being taken up as he had to remain under constant observations until the items could be recovered.

"Dorset Police will make full use of the legislation available to us to ensure that those concealing dangerous drugs in such a way are detained in order that they can be recovered and to prevent further distribution.

“I hope this case shows that drug dealers who think they can beat the system by concealing their illegal substances will be dealt with strongly by the court.

“We recognise the detrimental impact drug-related activity has on our communities and are committed to doing all we can to disrupt the supply chain.”

Anyone concerned with drug dealing in their area or has seen possible drug dealing is advised to contact Dorset Police on 101.