A drug dealing couple from Congleton have been put behind bars following a police raid.

Brian Byrne and Sarah Teszke, both of Bradshaw Drive, appeared at Chester Crown Court for sentencing on Tuesday, June 16.

Bryne, 41, was jailed for two years and three months after he admitted possession with intent to supply class A drugs and being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

Meanwhile, 39-year-old Teszke was handed a sentence of two years after she admitted being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, namely cocaine.

Following the sentencing, Police Constable Alex Camenzuli of Congleton Proactive CID said: "This result demonstrates our efforts to ensure those who deal drugs in our communities are caught and brought to justice.

"The damage that illegal drugs can cause to individuals and communities is well known and we are committed doing everything in our power to ensure those responsible are put before the courts."

The case against the pair began in February when officers from Congleton Proactive CID became aware of a mobile phone number which was being used to sell illegal drugs in the Congleton area.

Following enquiries, the phone was linked to Byrne and Teszke, and a warrant was subsequently undertaken at their home in Congleton on Thursday, March 19.

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During the raid officers recovered cocaine valued at £1,260, along with cash, mobile phones, and other drugs paraphernalia.

Byrne and Teszke were both arrested at the address and later charged in relation to the offences.

PC Camenzuli added: "Through our enquiries, it was clear that both Byrne and Teszke played a key role in the supply of class A drugs in the Congleton area.

"Thankfully, as a result of all of the evidence we gathered during our investigation, their criminal actions have now been brought to a stop.

"While Byrne and Teszke are now behind bars, out fight against illegal drugs remains ongoing.

"We will always act on information from the public and I urge anyone with any information about suspected drug related activity in the Congleton area to get in touch."