Kainon Grey, a 25-year-old father from Wolverhampton, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison after police discovered a significant quantity of class A drugs in his bedroom. Grey pleaded guilty to three counts of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, heroin, and cocaine, as well as one count of possessing a knife in a public place. The sentencing took place at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday, September 18, with Grey appearing via video link from HMP Birmingham.
Police Search Leads to Major Drug Find
Grey came to the attention of police on August 18 when he was spotted in a car in an area of Wolverhampton 'well known for drug dealing'. Following his arrest, a search was conducted at a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in the city, where officers found a substantial stash of illegal substances in his bedroom. This included a cling film package containing 22.7g of cocaine, valued at £1,200, and 64.6g of crack cocaine.
Additionally, police seized 56 wraps of heroin, each weighing 0.17g, with a combined street value of £1,200. The court heard that a five-inch lock knife was also recovered from Grey's car, along with a 'significant amount' of cash found in a Louis Vuitton man bag. Prosecutor Tim Harrington told the court: "These were drugs destined for users."
Defence Cites Addiction and Regret
Andrew Wilkins, defending Grey, explained that his client had become addicted to the same drugs he was supplying. "He is quite frank that he was dealing [on a] small scale," Wilkins said. The court was told that Grey, of Deans Road, Wolverhampton, was 'determined to take steps to address his addiction and offending behaviour'.
Wilkins highlighted that Grey came from a family 'in trade' and had 'many opportunities' before turning to drug dealing. He had been training to become a plumber but found himself 'falling behind his peers'. Wilkins added: "He made the foolish choice of becoming involved in drugs. He is anxious to put this chapter behind him, to turn over a new leaf, to redouble his efforts as far as legitimate career work is concerned, to become a fully qualified plumber. He can then make his family proud and look after his daughter."
Judge's Remarks on Drug Misery
Sentencing Grey, Recorder Hannam KC emphasised the wider impact of drug dealing on the community. "You only have to walk through the centre of this city of Wolverhampton to see the misery, the poverty and hardship caused by drugs of the type that you were dealing, drugs which you had decided to sell for your own personal profit," he said. The judge noted that Grey 'comes from a decent family' and had "an awareness and understanding of the scale of the operation" as well as "an expectation of significant financial gain".
Grey, who had no previous convictions, was jailed for 40 months. The sentence reflects the seriousness of the offences, which involved the supply of class A drugs and the possession of a knife in a public place. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of West Midlands Police to tackle drug dealing in Wolverhampton and the consequences for those involved.
