Man jailed for drugs supply offences in Crewe

A man who was found with cocaine and more than £22,000 in cash at his home address has been jailed for drugs supply offences in Crewe.

Christopher Livingstone, of Goulden Street in Crewe, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday 5th March where he was jailed for three years.

The 35-year-old had previously pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs and possession of criminal property.

On 28th June 2024, police conducted a warrant at Livingstone’s home address in relation to an investigation into the supply of class A drugs in the Crewe area.

A search of the address revealed a drawstring bag containing cocaine, a large number of snap bags, scales and a mobile phone.

A large amount of cash to the value of more than £22,500 was located inside the property hidden inside tubs or inside envelopes, including wedged behind a TV and under a brick at the side of the property. Luxury items were also present at the address, including watches and jewellery.

Livingstone was subsequently arrested. Despite the large amount of cash inside his property, Livingstone claimed he was unemployed and said the drugs seized were for personal use.

However, analysis of the seized mobile phone attributed to Livingstone showed evidence of messages relating to the supply of cocaine in the area. Livingstone was later charged in relation to the offences.

Following the sentencing Detective Inspector Robert Balfour said:

“I welcome the sentence handed to Livingstone and I hope it reassures the local community that we are committed to tackling offences of this nature.

“Throughout our investigation it was clear Livingstone was playing a key role in supplying class A drugs in the area and despite him claiming to be unemployed, he was in possession of a large amount of cash and designer items.

“He was left with no choice but to plead guilty to the charges against him and is now facing the consequences of his actions.”

Pictured - Christopher Livingstone of Goulden Street in Crewe.