Bournemouth drug dealer jailed for six and a half years

A man has been jailed for six and a half years after being caught dealing drugs in Bournemouth.

55 year old Paul Stephen Hurst of Birch Drive in Bournemouth, was sentenced after pleading guilty at Bournemouth Crown Court yesterday to two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

Detective Constable Kate Spyrou, of Bournemouth police, said: “Drug dealing and misuse blights communities and we will do everything we can to target offenders such as Paul Hurst from committing these offences in Dorset.

“I hope this case sends out a very clear warning that officers are carrying out targeted patrols to tackle drug-related offences and we will do everything in our power to catch offenders and bring them before the court.

“We will always encourage members of the community to report any concerns relating to drug dealing or misuse to us and will make every effort to act on information received. Anyone with information is urged to contact Dorset Police via email on 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org. If you witness a crime in progress dial 999 immediately.”