Two men from Tamworth have been sentenced to prison after police uncovered a cannabis cultivation operation in a loft and seized more than two-and-a-half kilogrammes of cocaine and cannabis. Zak Oliver Clark, 31, and Carl Philip Pearson, 35, were arrested at their respective homes in February and later pleaded guilty to multiple drug offences.
Sentences handed down at Stafford Crown Court
Clark was jailed for six years and two months, while Pearson received a sentence of three years and ten months. The sentences were imposed at Stafford Crown Court on Friday, 3 July. Both men admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis, along with additional charges.
Clark pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a class A drug (cocaine), possession with intent to supply a class B drug (cannabis), producing a class B drug (cannabis), perverting the course of justice, driving whilst disqualified, and using a motor vehicle on a road without insurance. Pearson pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A (cocaine) and possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class B (cannabis).
Discovery of cannabis grow in loft
Officers conducting searches of Clark's address discovered a cannabis grow in the loft. Large quantities of drugs were also seized from both properties. A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "Two men from Tamworth have been jailed after we seized more than two-and-a-half kilogrammes of cocaine and cannabis."
Police operation targets serious crime
The arrests and seizures were part of Operation Target, launched in May 2023. The operation aims to identify, disrupt, and pursue criminals involved in serious offences across the county, including drug supply, illegal firearms, knife crime, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation. The police spokesperson added: "We have been working hard to identify, disrupt and pursue criminals who plan, organise and commit serious criminal offences across the county."
Members of the public with concerns about drug dealing in their community are urged to contact Staffordshire Police by calling 101, using Live Chat on the website, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
