County lines drug dealer jailed for six years

Tremayne Clarke initially pleaded not guilty to the drug charge, but later changed his plea

A county lines drug dealer has been jailed for six years after being involved in the distribution of cocaine.

Tremayne Clarke, 29, of Field Walk, Peterborough, was linked to a phone used to sell the substance as part of a drugs line, according to police.

Officers analysed a broken burner-style, or disposable, mobile phone to provide "overwhelming evidence" he was controlling the line.

Clarke pleaded guilty to one charge of being concerned in the supply of cocaine at Cambridge Crown Court on 30 October.

On 4 April, an Audi A6 failed to stop for officers in Peterborough and was later found abandoned in Field Walk, Cambridgeshire Police said.

The mobile phone was discovered in the car and revealed Clarke had controlled the drugs line between 1 December 2024 and 31 March.

He was arrested on 28 May.

Det Con Yeli Zaicevs said: "Clarke initially denied being concerned in supplying cocaine but changed his plea in the face of the overwhelming evidence.

"Cocaine can trap people in addiction and ruin lives, as well as being associated with other crimes such as violence and anti-social behaviour.

"We will continue to do all we can to identify those involved in supplying these substances and bring them before the courts."