Shropshire Drugs Dealer Has Cash Confiscated

A Shropshire drugs dealer jailed for 30 months for possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply, has had more than £1,000 confiscated under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Ian Jeffrey Caine, aged 43, of Stapleton Road, Shrewsbury and formerly of Sutton Maddock, Shifnal was jailed at Shrewsbury Crown Court in December.  His sentence included an order to pay £1,142.58 or face a further spell in prison.

He was convicted of having 33 wraps of heroin, a Class A controlled drug, with intent to supply and also possessing four wraps of crack cocaine, also a Class A controlled rug, with intent to supply.

Caine, who is currently in prison, was stopped by police near Malinsgate police station in Telford during June 2010.  When searched, he was found to be carrying heroin with a street value of £840.

Stuart Duddell, of West Mercia Police Economic Crime Unit, said: "The confiscation order has been fully paid by Caine.  Those involved in criminal activity can be assured that the police, assisted by the Crown Prosecution Service and the courts, will use all available legislation to seize their ill-gotten gains."

Issued: Tuesday, 31 January 2012