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Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Moment drug dealer re-arrested as he leaves prison
A man who admitted dealing drugs from his prison cell can be seen on police footage being arrested moments after he was released from jail for his previous crimes. Samuel Watts, 34, from Northwich, was handcuffed as he left HMP Kirkham, near Preston, on 21 November last year just after he finished serving a sentence for supplying cocaine and cannabis and possessing a weapon. Watts faced Burnley Crown Court on Thursday where he was jailed for a further four years and four months. In the police footage, the arresting Cheshire Police officer can be heard telling Watts he was being arrested in relation to a phone that had been found on him in prison, saying: "I know it's not ideal news." Watts admitted supplying cocaine from his jail cell after police found a phone strapped to his waist during a search, which contained messages showing he had continued to deal drugs from behind bars. PC Dan Lee, from Cheshire Police, said: "Hopefully this time he will use his time behind bars to reflect upon his actions rather than trying to set up another business venture." Read more stories from Cheshire on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Dealer who sold cocaine from jail cell sentenced Cheshire Police
BBC News
07-06-2025
- BBC News
Moment drug dealer re-arrested leaving HMP Kirkham near Preston
A man who admitted dealing drugs from his prison cell can be seen on police footage being arrested moments after he was released from jail for his previous crimes. Samuel Watts, 34, from Northwich, was handcuffed as he left HMP Kirkham, near Preston, on 21 November last year just after he finished serving a sentence for supplying cocaine and cannabis and possessing a faced Burnley Crown Court on Thursday where he was jailed for a further four years and four the police footage, the arresting Cheshire Police officer can be heard telling Watts he was being arrested in relation to a phone that had been found on him in prison, saying: "I know it's not ideal news." Watts admitted supplying cocaine from his jail cell after police found a phone strapped to his waist during a search, which contained messages showing he had continued to deal drugs from behind bars. PC Dan Lee, from Cheshire Police, said: "Hopefully this time he will use his time behind bars to reflect upon his actions rather than trying to set up another business venture." Read more stories from Cheshire on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Moment gobsmacked jailbird is arrested as he leaves prison after he was caught dealing cocaine from his cell - and now he is back inside
This is the shocking moment a drug dealer was arrested at the prison gates - just seconds after leaving jail. Samuel Watts had just been released from HMP Kirkham after a three-year sentence for a drug dealing plot, but only tasted freedom for a matter of seconds. As he left the prison gates, officers placed the criminal in handcuffs as he can be heard saying 'you don't know what I've gone through'. After being placed under arrest in November, Watts has now been jailed for another four years and four months after pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (cocaine) while serving a prison sentence. The 34-year-old, of Thornley Green, was originally locked up in September 2023 for dealing cocaine and cannabis, Burnley Crown Court was told. In July last year, officers at Northwich Proactive CID discovered intelligence suggesting Watts was in possession of a mobile and was coordinating the sale of drugs from his prison cell. Prison officers then searched Watts and found an Apple iPhone strapped to his waist. Watts was originally locked up in September 2023 for dealing cocaine and cannabis, Burnley Crown Court was told. In July last year, officers at Northwich Proactive CID discovered intelligence suggesting Watts was in possession of a mobile and was coordinating the sale of drugs from his prison cell The phone was later analysed by officers who a catalogue of messages that proved he was selling illegal drugs. Police Constable Dan Lee, Of Northwich Proactive CID, said: 'Watts saw his initial prison sentence as an inconvenience rather than a punishment. 'After smuggling a mobile phone into the prison, he thought that he could simply continue to run his criminal enterprise from behind bars, directing people lower down the chain to deliver drugs on his behalf. 'However, he clearly underestimated the dedication and determination of the team here at Northwich Proactive CID. 'As soon as we became aware of his latest activities we brought them to a swift conclusion and were ready to arrest him as he was released from prison. 'I welcome the latest sentence handed to Watts and hopefully this time he'll use his time behind bars to reflect upon his actions rather than trying to set up another business venture, otherwise we'll be waiting for him again next time he's released.'
The Sun
06-06-2025
- The Sun
Moment gutted lag is arrested at prison gates as he LEAVES jail – after dealing drugs from his cell
THIS is the moment a gobsmacked criminal was arrested at the prison gates - just seconds after leaving jail. Samuel Watts had been released HMP Kirkham following a three-year sentence for a drug dealing plot. 4 4 But the 34-year-old only managed to taste freedom for a few moments before he was pounced on by police. Officers had discovered Watts was still dealing drugs from his prison cell. In bodycam footage, he can be heard moaning "you don't know what I've gone through". Despite his pleas, officers can then be seen placing the criminal in handcuffs at the prison gates. He has now been jailed for four years and four months after he pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (cocaine) while serving a prison sentence. Burnley Crown Court was told Watts was originally locked up in September 2023 for dealing cocaine and cannabis. In July last year, officers at Northwich Proactive CID discovered intelligence suggesting Watts was in possession of a mobile. They believed he was using the contraband to sell drugs from his cell at the Preston nick. Following the discovery, Watts was searched and prison officers discovered an Apple iPhone strapped to his waist. A search of the phone revealed a catalogue of messages that proved he was selling illegal drugs. Police Constable Dan Lee, Of Northwich Proactive CID, said: 'Watts saw his initial prison sentence as an inconvenience rather than a punishment. "After smuggling a mobile phone into the prison, he thought that he could simply continue to run his criminal enterprise from behind bars, directing people lower down the chain to deliver drugs on his behalf. 'However, he clearly underestimated the dedication and determination of the team here at Northwich Proactive CID. "As soon as we became aware of his latest activities we brought them to a swift conclusion and were ready to arrest him as he was released from prison. 'I welcome the latest sentence handed to Watts and hopefully this time he'll use his time behind bars to reflect upon his actions rather than trying to set up another business venture, otherwise we'll be waiting for him again next time he's released.' 4 4
BBC News
05-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Dealer who sold cocaine from jail cell sentenced
A prisoner who admitted dealing cocaine from his jail cell using a hidden mobile phone has been given more time behind Watts was already serving a three-year sentence at HMP Kirkham in Preston, Lancashire, for supplying cocaine and cannabis, and possession of a 34-year-old was arrested again in November 2024 after a search of his cell found he was continuing to supply drugs using an iPhone he kept strapped to his originally from Northwich in Cheshire, pleaded guilty to supplying cocaine at Burnley Crown Court and was sentenced to an extra four years and four months. The court heard how CID officers in Northwich became suspicious of Watts in July 2024. Incriminating messages They later arranged for Watts to be searched in his cell, in which prison officers discovered the phone was later analysed by officers, who recovered a catalogue of incriminating was arrested on 21 November, just as he was leaving HMP Kirkham at the end of his previous Dan Lee, of Lancashire Police, said: "Watts saw his initial prison sentence as an inconvenience rather than a punishment. "After smuggling a mobile phone into the prison, he thought that he could simply continue to run his criminal enterprise from behind bars, directing people lower down the chain to deliver drugs on his behalf."However, he clearly underestimated the dedication and determination of the team here at Northwich Proactive CID."I welcome the latest sentence handed to Watts and hopefully this time he'll use his time behind bars to reflect upon his actions." Read more stories from Cheshire on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
