A drug dealer who hid cocaine and heroin in the air vent of his car has been jailed.

Nathan Moore, who lived in Wyles Street, Gillingham, was walking along Ocean Drive, in the same town, on Tuesday, November 19, when he was stopped at around 1pm by officers who suspected he was linked to dealing in the area.

He told police he just left his car up the road, which was then searched.

A total of 70 wraps of cocaine and heroin was found in an air vent in the centre of the car, as well as more than £250 cash in the driver's arm rest. A list of phone numbers was also seized.

The 21-year-old was arrested and charged with possession of the drugs and intent to supply after his DNA was found on them.

Moore initially denied the offences but later pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years in prison at Maidstone Crown Court last Friday.

PC Jess Summers, who was in charge of the case, said: "Moore claimed he had no idea there were drugs hidden in his car but evidence we gathered proved otherwise.

"I am pleased he is no longer able to target some of the vulnerable people in our society and that we have successfully taken another drug dealer off the streets of Medway."

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