Man sentenced for supplying cannabis in Winsford

A man has been sentenced after he pleaded guilty to supplying Class B drugs in Winsford.

Bradley Nield appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday 14th July where he was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for 18 months. He was also ordered to pay £187 surcharge.

The 32-year-old had earlier pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class B drugs (cannabis).

The court heard how at around 8.30am on Sunday 15 December 2024, officers from Winsford Neighbourhood Policing Team executed a warrant at Neild’s home on Kohli Avenue in Winsford.

During a search of the address officers discovered a large quantity of cannabis and cash in an upstairs bedroom, along with other drugs paraphernalia.

Further items were found in the kitchen, including cannabis edibles, medication with cannabis inside, a bag of cannabis, snap bags and more cash. A mobile phone was also seized from the address.

Neild was subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs.

Drugs experts later estimated that the items seized had a potential street value of between £8,500 and £17,500.

During questioning Neild admitted that he was dealing drugs, claiming that he had only been dealing for a few weeks as he had recently lost his job and needed the money to pay an outstanding debt.

However, when officers examined his mobile phone they discovered messages suggesting that he had been dealing for several years.

Neild was later charged with possession with intent to supply class B drugs.

Following the sentencing, Police Constable Paul Gilchrest, of Winsford Neighbourhood Policing Team, said:

“From our investigation it’s clear that Neild was a well-established dealer who was involved in the supply of cannabis, cannabis edibles and THC vapes.

“The messages from his phone suggest that he had been dealing for some time and even offered a delivery service.

“Thankfully, as a result of the work of the team here at Winsford, we’ve been able to destroy Neild’s business empire and he’s now behind bars.

“But our fight against illegal drugs, and those who supply them, continues.

“Intelligence supplied by members of the public is crucial to this fight and I urge anyone with any information about suspected drug related activity in their community to get in touch.“You will be listened to, and we will investigate the matter.”

Anyone with any information in relation to the supply of illegal drugs in their community is urged to contact Cheshire Constabulary on 101 or online at: 

https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report