A man has been jailed after admitting dealing heroin in Congleton.

David Scott, from Pennyfields Road, Newchapel appeared at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday (6 January) for trial, but changed his plea to guilty of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug.

The 41-year-old was sentenced to six years and one month in prison.

DI Graeme Carvell said: "This is one of many drug dealers stopped in their tracks by the Op Apollo team who have been working tirelessly to dismantle county lines and put a stop to the drug dealers operating them.

"Op Apollo will continue to target those who believe they can establish illegal drug supply lines here in our county and go undetected.

"If you believe a county line is operating in your community, please get in touch with us here at Cheshire Police and we will take action."

Scott was arrested at his address on 10 July 2025 after officers from Cheshire Constabulary's Serious and Organised Crime Unit conducted a warrant.

During the search of the premises drug paraphernalia, mobiles phones and heroin with a street value of £810 was seized along with £7206.23 in cash.