St Austell drug dealer jailed after police seize drugs and weapons

A St Austell man has been jailed after police uncovered a large stash of drugs, weapons and cash hidden in his bedroom.

Three and a Half Year Sentence

Karl Duckworth, 31, of Wheal Eliza Close, appeared at Truro Crown Court where he was sentenced to three and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs and possession of an offensive weapon.

Police Search Uncovers Huge Haul

On the evening of 16th May, officers executed a warrant at Karl's home following intelligence linking him to drug supply.

Inside his bedroom, police found:

• 256 grams of cocaine worth around £18,280

• 7kg of cannabis with a street value of about £77,000

• 5,524 cannabis vape pens, some containing THC, valued at £3,120

• THC oil with a potential value of £40,000

• Tobacco pouches worth around £4,000

• More than £2,000 in cash

Weapons were also discovered, including an extendable baton, knives, throwing knives and scales.

Police Statement

Officer in the case, DC Hannah Ackford, said:
"This was an example of proactive and collaborative working within the force which resulted in a large quantity of drugs as well as illegal tobacco, and weapons being seized and destroyed.

"I would like to thank all those involved in assisting me with this investigation.

"We encourage the public to come forward and provide us with information so we can tackle drug dealers such as Karl Duckworth.

"Their information provides a better picture of what is going on within our communities and the more information we receive, the more able we are to be able to proactively tackle this type of offending.

"There is no room for this kind of activity in Cornwall and local residents should not have to witness the impact of drug dealing within their community."

Reporting Information

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