A cocaine dealer has been jailed after bags of the drug were found in his car.

Daniel Dawson, 30, of Wivenhoe, Ashford, was sentenced to a total of 30 months when he appeared at Canterbury Crown Court today.

He had pleaded guilty to possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply at Canterbury Crown Court last February 23.

At 10.40am on Thursday, October 1, 2015, Kent Police officers stopped Dawson who was driving a white Ford Focus in The Street, Ashford.

After searching his vehicle officers found nine bags of cocaine along with tools under the passenger seat and more than £400 in cash stashed under the sun visor.

Det Con Nathan Scamp from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate said: "We work tirelessly to crack down on those who supply drugs in Kent and recognise the detrimental effect drug dealing has on our communities.

"We are pleased that Dawson will receive time in prison for his crimes and this is a good example of why anyone thinking about getting involved in drugs should think again."