A cocaine dealer is behind bars after police carried out a stop a search.

Officers found 11 wraps of cocaine and more than £1,000 in cash after stopping Manh Chuong, 23, while he was driving in Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells.

During the search of the Citroen Picasso last November, police also found a mobile phone with texts linking him with dealing cocaine.

Police believe the cocaine sezied had a street value of up to £550.

Chuong of Watergate Street, Deptford, was arrested and later charged with possessing cocaine with intent to supply, and possession of criminal property, namely a quantity of cash.

He pleaded guilty at Maidstone Crown Court and was jailed today (Wednesday) for four years.

District Commander for Tunbridge Wells, Ch Insp Peter Steenhuis, said: "My officers remain alert for visiting dealers and will always stop and search those they suspect to be supplying Class A drugs in our town.

"These offenders cause other criminals to commit crime to fund their addiction and we will continue to bring them to justice at the earliest opportunity.

"Chuong quite rightly is now starting a lengthy prison sentence."

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