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BBC News
14 hours ago
- BBC News
Man jailed after £1m of cocaine found in car boot near Alvechurch
A man has been jailed for more than 12 years after police found £1.3m in drugs in the boot of his car following a 120mph chase on the Sherratt, 48, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possessing the drug with intent to supply, and dangerous was sentenced to 12 years and nine months at Warwick Crown Court on 7 was driving a black Peugeot 3008 when officers from West Midlands Police attempted to pull him over. They believed the car was linked to drugs. Sherratt drove off, reaching speeds of up to 120mph on the southbound side of the M5, before heading onto the followed him in both a car and a vehicle was stung and lost a tyre - Sherratt was subsequently arrested on the M42 near Alvechurch. The force said his boot contained Sports Direct bags, each one holding 18kg of cocaine, with the total value up to £ smashed his phone against the dashboard in what police believe was an attempt to destroy his arrest, he told officers: "Good day at the office, lads."Messages showed he had been involved in the collection of a further 135kg of drugs - worth up to £5m in said he would deliver the drugs around the country, earning up to £2,000 per kilogram."Sherratt's attempt to get away from our officers was dangerous and put other road users at risk, but great work by the road crime team meant the pursuit was brought to a safe conclusion," said Det Ch Insp Peter Cooke."He played a significant role in the distribution of drugs around the country but will now be spending years behind bars."West Mercia Police said he had 12 previous convictions for 19 offences, which date back to was jailed for six years in 2016 for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and was further jailed for more than four years in 2020 for additional drugs offences. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Scottish Sun
17 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Moment drug dealer tells cops ‘good day at the office, lads' as he's caught with £1MILLION of cocaine after 120mph chase
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the moment a drug dealer jokes with cops after he is caught with more than £1 million of cocaine following a high speed chase. The wisecracking dealer led officers on a 120mph car chase down the M5 before finally being arrested. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 David Sherratt has been jailed for more than 12 years Credit: PA 5 He was found in possession of more than £1 million worth of cocaine Credit: PA David Sherratt, 48, sped off down the motorway in his Peugeot 3008 after cops tried to pull him over. Footage of the dramatic scene shows cops chasing Sherratt down the busy three lane motorway as he flees ahead of them in a desperate attempt to avoid arrest. After the dealer is flashed by the officers blue lights he pulls over onto the hard shoulder and accelerates hard. Pursued by police cruisers and a helicopter Sherratt reaches speeds of 120mph in his bid to evade the law. Video shows officers at the side of the motorway deploying spike strips across the road, known as stingers, and bursting two of fleeing Sherratt's tyres. He continues to run with cops in hot pursuit before one of his tyres explodes and comes loose, rolling across the now empty motorway. Sherratt pulls over after losing the tyre and is quickly dragged from the car by officers. After they detain the fleeing drug dealer officers search the vehicle and discover a massive haul of cocaine in the boot of his car. Several bricks of cocaine, wrapped in brown plastic and concealed in Sports Direct bags, are found. Sherratt is quickly arrested for being in possession of more than £1 million worth of cocaine and surprisingly proceeds to joke with the coppers. Dramatic moment idiot driver speeds off road, spins out of control and crashes into police car As Sherratt and two officers stand by the dealers wrecked motor he can be heard saying: "Good day at the office isn't it for you? Good day at the office lads." The shameless dealer is then frisked and bundled into the back of a police vehicle. Each of the Sports Direct bags discovered by officers was carrying 18kg of cocaine, the total wholesale value of which was up to £1.3 million. Sherratt told officers that their discovery amounted to "not a bad day" for them. 5 The cocaine was discovered in the boot of his car after a 120mph chase Credit: PA 5 Officers found the cocaine in Sports Direct bags Credit: SWNS 5 Officers discovered 18kg of cocaine in David's car Credit: PA He was also seen smashing an object, later confirmed to be his phone, against the dashboard of his car in a bid to destroy evidence. Officers from West Midlands Police were able to examine the phone and discovered the drug dealer had been involved in collecting a further 135kg of drugs, worth up to £5 million in total. Sherratt delivered the drugs across the country and was paid £200 per kilo delivered. The dealer was expecting to make £20,000 in just six weeks for his work. At Birmingham Crown Court last Monday, July 7, Sherratt, was jailed for 12 years and nine months after admitting being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possessing the drug with into to supply, and dangerous driving. The career lag has 12 convictions for 19 offences dating back to 1995. He was jailed for six years in 2016 for conspiracy to supply class A drugs, and more than four years in 2020 for further drugs offences. Det Ch Insp Peter Cooke, of the Regional Organised Crime Unit for the West Midlands, said: 'This is a major recovery of drugs that would have ultimately been sold on the streets of the UK and caused untold misery. 'Sherratt's attempt to get away from our officers was dangerous and put other road users at risk, but great work by the Road Crime Team meant the pursuit was brought to a safe conclusion. 'He played a significant role in the distribution of drugs around the country, but will now be spending years behind bars.'
The Irish Sun
17 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Moment drug dealer tells cops ‘good day at the office, lads' as he's caught with £1MILLION of cocaine after 120mph chase
THIS is the moment a drug dealer jokes with cops after he is caught with more than £1 million of cocaine following a high speed chase. The wisecracking dealer led 5 David Sherratt has been jailed for more than 12 years Credit: PA 5 He was found in possession of more than £1 million worth of cocaine Credit: PA David Sherratt, 48, sped off down the motorway in his Peugeot 3008 after Footage of the dramatic scene shows After the dealer is flashed by the officers blue lights he pulls over onto the hard shoulder and Pursued by police cruisers and a helicopter Sherratt reaches speeds of 120mph in his bid to evade the law. Read more in News Video shows He Sherratt pulls over after losing the tyre and is quickly dragged from the car by officers. After they detain the Most read in The Sun Several bricks of cocaine, wrapped in brown plastic and concealed in Sports Direct bags, are found. Sherratt is quickly arrested for being in possession of more than Dramatic moment idiot driver speeds off road, spins out of control and crashes into police car As Sherratt and two officers stand by the dealers wrecked motor he can be heard saying: "Good day at the office isn't it for you? Good day at the office lads." The Each of the Sports Direct bags discovered by officers was carrying 18kg of cocaine, the total wholesale value of which was up to £1.3 million. Sherratt told officers that their discovery amounted to "not a bad day" for them. 5 The cocaine was discovered in the boot of his car after a 120mph chase Credit: PA 5 Officers found the cocaine in Sports Direct bags Credit: SWNS 5 Officers discovered 18kg of cocaine in David's car Credit: PA He was also seen smashing an object, later confirmed to be his phone, against the dashboard of his car in a bid to Officers from Sherratt delivered the drugs across the country and was The dealer was expecting to make £20,000 in just six weeks for his work. At The career lag has 12 convictions for 19 offences dating back to 1995. He was jailed for six years in 2016 for Det Ch Insp Peter Cooke, of the Regional Organised Crime Unit for the West Midlands, said: 'This is a 'Sherratt's attempt to get away from our officers was dangerous and put other road users at risk, but great work by the 'He played a significant role in the distribution of drugs around the country, but will now be spending How cocaine destroys your health, face and life The nose One of the most recognisable signs of cocaine overuse is a collapsed nose. The drug is snorted via the nose. Because it is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it narrows the blood vessels, blood flow is reduced. As the nasal tissue becomes starved of oxygen in the blood, it becomes damaged. FRANK, a national drug advisory service, says: 'Over time, snorting cocaine damages the cartilage in your nose that separates your nostrils. 'Heavy users can lose this cartilage and end up with one large nostril and a misshapen nose.' Users may also have difficulty with breathing and damage to nasal passages can also lead to chronic sinus infections. The mouth and facial deformity Chronic cocaine use doesn't only affect the nose - it can also harm the roof of the mouth or the hard palate, causing palatal perforation, according to UK Addiction Treatment Centres. Palatal perforation can lead to severe issues, such as difficulty speaking or voice changes, problems with eating and drinking and higher risk of infections due to the open gap between the nose and mouth. With the potential loss of nose cartilage, destruction of nasal tissue and sinuses and the mouth, the face may change shape with chronic cocaine use. Use of the drug can also cause the face to bloat and eyes to become bloodshot. Mental health Regular use of cocaine can dampen a person's mood. It can make them feel depressed, run down, anxious or paranoid, FRANK warns. It says: 'Cocaine can bring previous mental health problems to the surface too, and if a relative has had mental health problems, there might be an increased risk for you.' Infections Constant cocaine use will weaken your body's immune system. This makes it harder to fight off any infection - or blood-borne diseases that may occur when sharing needles. Heart The heart comes under a lot of pressure from cocaine use. It increases blood clots, which in turn can lead to heart attacks, pulmonary embolisms, strokes and deep vein thrombosis. 'It can also cause inflammation and death of the heart muscle, deterioration of the heart's ability to contract, as well as aortic ruptures, angina and permanently increased blood pressure,' says the Priory Group. Life-ruining The impact of cocaine use goes beyond obvious health issues. It can cause social withdrawal, financial problems, loss of job or reputation and risky behaviour, such as unsafe sex or driving when high. If you or someone you know is struggling with cocaine use, seeking professional help is crucial to prevent further harm. Try visiting or
The Sun
18 hours ago
- The Sun
Moment drug dealer tells cops ‘good day at the office, lads' as he's caught with £1MILLION of cocaine after 120mph chase
THIS is the moment a drug dealer jokes with cops after he is caught with more than £1 million of cocaine following a high speed chase. The wisecracking dealer led officers on a 120mph car chase down the M5 before finally being arrested. 5 David Sherratt, 48, sped off down the motorway in his Peugeot 3008 after cops tried to pull him over. Footage of the dramatic scene shows cops chasing Sherratt down the busy three lane motorway as he flees ahead of them in a desperate attempt to avoid arrest. After the dealer is flashed by the officers blue lights he pulls over onto the hard shoulder and accelerates hard. Pursued by police cruisers and a helicopter Sherratt reaches speeds of 120mph in his bid to evade the law. Video shows officers at the side of the motorway deploying spike strips across the road, known as stingers, and bursting two of fleeing Sherratt's tyres. He continues to run with cops in hot pursuit before one of his tyres explodes and comes loose, rolling across the now empty motorway. Sherratt pulls over after losing the tyre and is quickly dragged from the car by officers. After they detain the fleeing drug dealer officers search the vehicle and discover a massive haul of cocaine in the boot of his car. Several bricks of cocaine, wrapped in brown plastic and concealed in Sports Direct bags, are found. Sherratt is quickly arrested for being in possession of more than £1 million worth of cocaine and surprisingly proceeds to joke with the coppers. Dramatic moment idiot driver speeds off road, spins out of control and crashes into police car As Sherratt and two officers stand by the dealers wrecked motor he can be heard saying: "Good day at the office isn't it for you? Good day at the office lads." The shameless dealer is then frisked and bundled into the back of a police vehicle. Each of the Sports Direct bags discovered by officers was carrying 18kg of cocaine, the total wholesale value of which was up to £1.3 million. Sherratt told officers that their discovery amounted to "not a bad day" for them. 5 5 5 He was also seen smashing an object, later confirmed to be his phone, against the dashboard of his car in a bid to destroy evidence. Officers from West Midlands Police were able to examine the phone and discovered the drug dealer had been involved in collecting a further 135kg of drugs, worth up to £5 million in total. Sherratt delivered the drugs across the country and was paid £200 per kilo delivered. The dealer was expecting to make £20,000 in just six weeks for his work. At Birmingham Crown Court last Monday, July 7, Sherratt, was jailed for 12 years and nine months after admitting being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possessing the drug with into to supply, and dangerous driving. The career lag has 12 convictions for 19 offences dating back to 1995. He was jailed for six years in 2016 for conspiracy to supply class A drugs, and more than four years in 2020 for further drugs offences. Det Ch Insp Peter Cooke, of the Regional Organised Crime Unit for the West Midlands, said: 'This is a major recovery of drugs that would have ultimately been sold on the streets of the UK and caused untold misery. 'Sherratt's attempt to get away from our officers was dangerous and put other road users at risk, but great work by the Road Crime Team meant the pursuit was brought to a safe conclusion. 'He played a significant role in the distribution of drugs around the country, but will now be spending years behind bars.' How cocaine destroys your health, face and life The nose One of the most recognisable signs of cocaine overuse is a collapsed nose. The drug is snorted via the nose. Because it is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it narrows the blood vessels, blood flow is reduced. As the nasal tissue becomes starved of oxygen in the blood, it becomes damaged. FRANK, a national drug advisory service, says: 'Over time, snorting cocaine damages the cartilage in your nose that separates your nostrils. 'Heavy users can lose this cartilage and end up with one large nostril and a misshapen nose.' Users may also have difficulty with breathing and damage to nasal passages can also lead to chronic sinus infections. The mouth and facial deformity Chronic cocaine use doesn't only affect the nose - it can also harm the roof of the mouth or the hard palate, causing palatal perforation, according to UK Addiction Treatment Centres. Palatal perforation can lead to severe issues, such as difficulty speaking or voice changes, problems with eating and drinking and higher risk of infections due to the open gap between the nose and mouth. With the potential loss of nose cartilage, destruction of nasal tissue and sinuses and the mouth, the face may change shape with chronic cocaine use. Use of the drug can also cause the face to bloat and eyes to become bloodshot. Mental health Regular use of cocaine can dampen a person's mood. It can make them feel depressed, run down, anxious or paranoid, FRANK warns. It says: 'Cocaine can bring previous mental health problems to the surface too, and if a relative has had mental health problems, there might be an increased risk for you.' Infections Constant cocaine use will weaken your body's immune system. This makes it harder to fight off any infection - or blood-borne diseases that may occur when sharing needles. Heart The heart comes under a lot of pressure from cocaine use. It increases blood clots, which in turn can lead to heart attacks, pulmonary embolisms, strokes and deep vein thrombosis. 'It can also cause inflammation and death of the heart muscle, deterioration of the heart's ability to contract, as well as aortic ruptures, angina and permanently increased blood pressure,' says the Priory Group. Life-ruining The impact of cocaine use goes beyond obvious health issues. It can cause social withdrawal, financial problems, loss of job or reputation and risky behaviour, such as unsafe sex or driving when high. If you or someone you know is struggling with cocaine use, seeking professional help is crucial to prevent further harm. Try visiting Talk to FRANK, the NHS website, Narcotics Anonymous or Cocaine Anonymous.
The Independent
20 hours ago
- The Independent
Drug dealer congratulates police after 120 mph chase and huge cocaine seizure
A drug dealer, David Sherratt, was arrested following a high-speed police pursuit on the M5 and M42 motorways while transporting £1.3 million worth of cocaine. West Midlands police, supported by a helicopter, chased Sherratt's black Peugeot at speeds of 120mph on 17 April before deploying a stinger to halt the vehicle. Officers discovered 36kg of cocaine, with a street value of £1.3 million, concealed in two Sports Direct bags in the car's boot, prompting Sherratt to congratulate them. At Birmingham Crown Court on 7 July, Sherratt received a sentence of 12 years and nine months after pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possessing the drug with intent to supply, and dangerous driving. Watch the video in full above.
