Bognor Regis dealer who hid drugs and cash in his lunchbox has been jailed

A MAN who claimed drug money found in his lunchbox was for his holiday has been jailed.
Luke Taylor has been jailed for four years. Picture: Sussex PoliceLuke Taylor has been jailed for four years. Picture: Sussex Police
Luke Taylor has been jailed for four years. Picture: Sussex Police

Luke Taylor, 31, was driving along Sherwood Road, Bognor Regis on June 28, 2018, when he was stopped by police officers.

Following a search of Taylor and the van, officers discovered a lunch box containing a quantity of drugs, associated paraphernalia and nearly £300 cash.

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Taylor, a window cleaner of Hazel Road, Bognor Regis was arrested and explained to officers the money was for an upcoming holiday.

Luke Taylor has been jailed for four years. Picture: Sussex PoliceLuke Taylor has been jailed for four years. Picture: Sussex Police
Luke Taylor has been jailed for four years. Picture: Sussex Police

During his police interview, Taylor changed his story and said the money was in fact for a night out at the pub.

During a search of the window cleaner’s address, officers discovered further containers of white powder, which tested positive for cocaine.

Taylor was charged with possession with intent to supply a class A drug (cocaine) and pleaded guilty.

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He was sentenced by Judge Swift at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday, May 3 and handed a four year sentence.

The drugs and  paraphernalia found in the lunch box. Picture: Sussex PoliceThe drugs and  paraphernalia found in the lunch box. Picture: Sussex Police
The drugs and paraphernalia found in the lunch box. Picture: Sussex Police

Detective Constable Jon Woolley of the Community Investigation Team said: ‘Taylor was someone we had been interested in for a while.

‘He tried to cover up his lifestyle by making up lies in his police interview. However we were able to prove these to be false and this included the analysis of incriminating messages on Taylor’s phone.

‘We welcome the sentence Taylor has been given and hope this sends out a stark message that we will continue to disrupt this behaviour.

‘We urge everyone to report drug issues to us without delay. You can report either online or by calling 101.’