A 24-year-old man has been jailed for two and a half years after officers found a package containing class A drugs in his trousers, which he later tired to hide in a police car during his transport to custody.

Onick Hossain appeared at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday 11 December where he was sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment.

During his hearing, it was heard that on Tuesday 15 August, Cheshire Police patrols spotted a Renault Clio that was linked to the supply of class A drugs.

The Renault was pulled over on Copperfield Road, Poynton, with officers finding Hossain behind the wheel and being subsequently searched.

During the search, officers felt what they believed to be a package concealed within Hossain's trousers which made a rustling sound. Four phones were also seized.

As a result of this, Hossain was swiftly arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs and was taken into custody.

Upon arrival in custody, Hossain was stripped searched. However, officers were unable to locate the package that had been initially felt during the search.

Officers then proceeded to search the police vehicle Hossain was transported in, soon finding a large quantity of white and brown powders wrapped in clingfilm that had been placed there by Hossain whilst he was detained in the rear of the police car. Subsequent forensic tests concluded that it was Hossain who had hidden them there.

It was estimated that 40 wraps and snap bags of crack cocaine and heroin were found within the package that Hossain had hidden and had an estimated street value of £330 and £250 respectively.

Hossain answered no comment during his interview and was subsequently charged, appearing at Chester Crown Court where he was sentenced to two and a half years (30 months) in prison.

Police Constable Christopher Howard, of Macclesfield Beat team, said: "Hossain thought he could get away scot-free by hiding a substantial amount of drugs in his underpants, thinking we would not find them. We found them. Then during his transportation to custody, he then further utilised his hiding skills by getting the drugs out of his trousers and secreting them under his seat. Again, we found them.

"Hossain thought he was untouchable and above the law, but unfortunately for him, we don't give up that easily.

"I hope this sentence demonstrates that dealers like Hossain are not untouchable, and our committed team of eagle-eyed officers are always watching and are always one step ahead."

You can report suspected drug dealing to Cheshire Constabulary online or by calling 101.