Drugs dealer jailed for three years after Paignton town centre arrest

A man has been jailed after being caught by police with thousand of pounds worth of drugs in the middle of Paignton.

Nocir Moulay has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty at Exeter Crown Court.

Moulay, 28, from Kingsway, Enfield, pleaded guilty to two charges of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and one charge of being in possession of criminal property, when he appeared at court on Wednesday October 25.

He was arrested at a car park in Paignton town centre on Wednesday September 20 after two officers saw him placing a rucksack in the back of a Mercedes.

The car had been identified as being linked to drugs supply. The officers saw Moulay unlock the vehicle and place the rucksack in the boot.

He was arrested and subsequently charged after being found in possession of 89 wraps of cocaine, with a street value of £3,560; 350 high strength MDMA tablets, with a street value of £1,750; more than £700 in cash and four mobile phones.

Detective Inspector Andy Turner said: “We will continue to pursue those involved in the supply of illegal drugs into our communities.

“Officers observed this individual as possibly being involved in the supply of drugs and have taken proactive action to arrest him and seize evidence and subsequently charged him.

“We will continue to take robust action against those dealing drugs in our communities as we strive to protect vulnerable people.

“We would urge anyone with information regarding drug related activity in their area to report it to Devon and Cornwall Police via our website here or by calling 101. If a crime is in progress, always dial 999.”