A woman has been sentenced after officers found drugs hidden in her fireplace following a warrant.
Officers found a significant amount of cannabis, weighing scales and empty plastic bags after they executed a search at a woman’s home.
The drugs were located around the property, including in the bedroom and in a kitchen drawer. A quantity was also found concealed in a fireplace.
Rolled cigarettes which contained cannabis and small bags were also hidden.
A mobile phone was also seized and the resulting examination found numerous text messages which suggested the woman was actively supplying drugs from her home.
Lisa Hall, 33, of Netherfield pleaded guilty to possession of a class B drug cannabis and possession with intent to supply cannabis. She was given a 10-month sentence, suspended for 18 months at Nottingham Crown Court.
Police Constable Shajiat, of Nottinghamshire Police, led the investigation. He said: “We actively seek out drugs activity across the county and undertake a number of covert and overt methods in order to uncover anyone who may be involved in such criminality.
“Drug supply and production is a despicable act. It fuels all manner of crimes and preys on vulnerable people in our area and we won’t tolerate it on our doorstep.
“We welcome information from members of the public, if anyone has concerns about drug offences operating in their area, please get in touch with us on 101.”
The warrant followed local intelligence being shared with officers by local concerned officers who conducted the search.
Inspector Chris Pearson thanked the community for working closely with his team.
He said: “We want to send the clear message that criminal behaviour will not be tolerated in the Gedling borough and we will continue to target offenders who persist in causing harm and misery in our communities.
“We are continuing to work closely together with our partners at Gedling Borough Council to tackle issues that our local residents and businesses have told us matter most to them.
“I hope the positive impact and results we’re achieving reassures the public of our determination to make our streets safer.
“As our recent enforcement activity has shown, we are working relentlessly to target and disrupt offenders involved in the supply of drugs in Gedling and we encourage the community to talk to us regarding any concerns or suspicions they may have regarding drugs-related criminality.
“I’d also like to reassure people that we take all reports drug crime very seriously as we understand the detrimental impact these types of crimes can have on the lives of residents.
“We have a number of planned dedicated operations to combat these issues and we will take robust action against those responsible for committing such offences which could lead to them appearing in court to answer for their crimes.”
