A drug dealer who tried to hide more than 240 bags of crack cocaine and heroin in his underwear has been jailed.

Benjamin Newton-Alfred was on the sofa when he was caught by police investigating the supply of class A drugs by the “Ace” crime gang.

A search warrant was executed at a home in Sturla Road, Chatham, on December 8, 2021 where the 36-year-old was located and immediately detained.

Newton-Alfred was searched and officers found a zip-sealed bag hidden in his underwear which contained 200 wraps of crack cocaine and 41 deals of heroin.

Between the sofa cushions, they also found around £5,000 in cash and 15 large wraps of the two drugs.

The total street value seized was estimated to be close to £8,750.

A mobile phone was also found next to Newton-Alfred which started to ring and when officers answered it, the caller asked to buy drugs.

Newton-Alfred was taken into custody and later charged with possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply and possession of heroin with intent to supply.

He pleaded guilty to both indictments at Maidstone Crown Court on Tuesday (March 5).

Newton-Alfred, of no fixed address, was sentenced to four years in prison.

DC Nicola Emery said: “Newton-Alfred was using another person’s house as a base from which to deal class A drugs.

“He thought this would prevent him being arrested but his confidence was misplaced, and he received an early morning visit from police officers.

“The seizure of a considerable amount of cocaine and heroin along with the recovery of his mobile phone gave us the evidence we needed to charge him with drug dealing offences.

“We will also be seeking to confiscate the cash that was undoubtedly the proceeds from his criminal activities.”