A DRUG dealer was caught in Poole after officers discovered a large amount of crack cocaine and heroin following a search.

32-year-old Dragos Serban from Bournemouth was driving a black Mercedes in Poole at around 10.10am on September 30, 2024 when he was stopped by officers.

Serban was searched, and officers located a yellow plastic egg that contained 16 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin.

More than £400 in cash and two phones were also seized from the vehicle which, when forensically examined, provided detailed bulk messages advertising the sale of illegal drugs in the Bournemouth area.

Following further enquiries, Serban was subsequently charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A.

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He was jailed for two and a half years after he pleaded guilty at Bournemouth Crown Court on Tuesday (May 21).

PC Bill Newton, of Dorset Police, said: “Through our investigation, we were able to bring Serban before the courts to be held responsible for his actions.

“We would like to reassure the public that we will continue to relentlessly pursue those who supply and sell illegal drugs in our communities.

“We would urge the public to report any incidents of suspected drug dealing to us so we can take decisive and proportionate action.”

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