A Cheadle man has been jailed for drug-related offences in Congleton.
Ben Schofield, of High Bent Avenue in Cheadle Hulme, was sentenced to 28 months at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on Thursday 12th March 2026.
The 37-year-old had previously admitted being concerned in the supply of class A and B drugs and possession of a weapon.
On 3rd September 2024, Schofield was arrested in relation to an unrelated matter, and his phone was seized by officers as part of an investigation.
Analysis of the phone later revealed messages indicating that he was involved in the supply of class A and B drugs in the Congleton area.
On 26th January 2025, officers attended Schofield’s address to arrest him, and a snap bag of white powder residue and a pink tablet was found in his pocket.
His rucksack was then searched which contained more than 100 ecstasy tablets, snap bags of cannabis, drugs paraphernalia and an electrical device, later identified as an electronic stun device.
The ecstasy tablets were valued at between £1,025 and £2,050 and the cannabis at between £210 and £335.
PC Boase said:
“Not only did Schofield have a substantial quantity of illegal drugs in his possession, but he also had a dangerous weapon which could have caused serious harm to someone.
“I welcome the custodial sentence handed to Schofield but let this be a warning, our fight against illegal drugs is never over and we continue to tackle this issue head-on.
“If you have any information about drug-related activity in your community, please contact us on 101 or through our website.”
Pictured - Ben Schofield of High Bent Avenue in Cheadle Hulme.
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