A DRUG dealer who had nearly £5,000 worth of cannabis as well as knives and a taser in his home has been jailed for nearly two years.

While on routine patrol in Harwich in February, officers received information about a property in Weavers Court, believed to be concerned in drug supply.

Upon arrival of the Harwich Community Police Team officers, Peter Chippington was arrested at his home address by officers.

When they searched his address, they found cannabis in the living room and bedroom valued at over £4,700, amphetamine and drug paraphernalia including scales and bags and over £1400 cash, some of which was counterfeit. 

Furthermore, a number of knives were found, a taser and a noxious spray.

Chippington, 48 of Weavers Court, Stour Road, Harwich was charged with possession of drugs with intent to supply and he was remanded into custody to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on 27 February.

He was further charged with seven counts of possession of offensive weapons in a private place and possession of counterfeit currency alongside firearm offences relating to the noxious substance and a taser.

When he appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on July 12, Chippington was sentenced to a total of 20 months imprisonment.

PC Ryan Gilroy of the Harwich Community Policing Team said: “We do not tolerate drugs being supplied into our communities and we will proactively seek out offenders and bring them to justice, just as has happened to Peter Chippington.

“He was supplying cannabis in Harwich, however, due to our hard work and positive action, he can no longer supply drugs.

“The large quantity of drugs, firearms and weapons have been ordered to be destroyed by the court and can no longer cause harm to the public.

“I’d encourage anyone who has information about drug dealing and who is involved, to contact us so we can deal.”