A drug dealer has been jailed for more than five years following an investigation by the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.
Frank Chapman, 24 (30.09.98) of Mildmay Street, Islington, appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday, 16 May where he was jailed for five years and eight months for various drug offences.
He had previously pleaded not guilty, but on the first day of his trial on 20 February, he pleaded guilty to four counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs; two counts of possession with intent to supply class B drugs, and four counts of drug supply relating to Class A and B substance.
On 23 February 2022, Chapman was stopped by police as he travelled through Hackney. He refused provide officers with his home address, however, enquiries established that he lived at Mildmay Street, N1.
When officers searched the address they seized a variety of drugs and paraphernalia including cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, ketamine and mushrooms.
Chapman had first come to notice after detectives received information about his activities and additional work continued to confirm his activities running a drug line via a mobile phone.
Detective Constable Howard New, who led the investigation, said: “The negative effect that drug use and supply have shouldn’t be underestimated. The sale and use of drugs, and the associated crime that comes with it, are a blight on communities.
“Although Chapman is just one man, he represents one less drug dealer operating in London, and a variety of substances that could cause misery and harm, now won’t be sold on the streets.
“I advise anyone who is living near a property or an area being used to sell drugs to contact police. Help us remove drug dealers from your area.”
Anyone with information should call police on 101, Tweet @MetCC or report online at www.met.police.uk.
If you have information that could help keep your community safe, but don’t want to speak to police, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They do not ask your name and cannot trace your call or I.P address.
Any young people who have information about drug dealing or want information about the consequences of drug crime, can visit www.fearless.org to where they can pass on information anonymously – your I.P address will not be traced. Fearless is part of the Crimestoppers charity, and is also independent of the police.
