A Northallerton man has been jailed for dealing crack cocaine and heroin.
Tyler Walton, 20, was sentenced to 20 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply the drugs.
Walton was stopped by officers from the North Yorkshire Police Operation Expedite Team in a vehicle on Parliament Street in Harrogate on the evening of Tuesday, January 18
He was found to be in possession of cash and a set of digital scales when he and his vehicle were searched.
He was arrested for possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
Once in custody a further search of Walton was carried out where he was found to be in possession of 14 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin which was in his mouth.
Walton appeared in court on Monday when he pleaded guilty.
Yesterday, he was sentenced to 20 months in prison at York Crown Court.
Investigating officer Constable George Frost from Harrogate’s Expedite Team, said: “This case demonstrates how robustly Harrogate’s Operation Expedite team will pursue those who are involved in drug supply.
“Tyler Walton was actively involved in selling potentially lethal drugs to vulnerable users and preyed on them in order to further his own financial gain.
“I hope that our communities are reassured by the swift police action taken in this case.
“We will not accept this sort of activity on the streets of Harrogate and North Yorkshire.
“We are continuing our efforts every day to ensure that the vulnerable people who fall victim drug addiction are safeguarded and that the dealers who exploit them are targeted and prosecuted.
“Please can I take this opportunity to encourage members of the public who concerned about drug dealing activity and those affected by it to contact North Yorkshire Police or contact Crimestoppers.”
If you have concerns or information about drugs in your community contact us on 101 and select option 1 to speak to our Force Control Room or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
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