A man has been jailed for more than two years after cocaine and cash was found in a police drugs bust.

David Lawrence, of Gowers Close in Kesgrave, was jailed after pleading guilty to several drug offences at Ipswich Crown Court on Wednesday.

The jailing comes after a drugs bust at a house in Gowers Close last November.

David Lawrence has been jailedDavid Lawrence has been jailed (Image: Suffolk Police) Offices who searched the property found nearly 45g of cocaine, £1,000 in cash and a small quantity of cannabis.

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After the raid, Lawrence was arrested for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs namely cocaine, possession of cannabis and possession of criminal property.

Nearly 45g of cocaine was found in the searchNearly 45g of cocaine was found in the search (Image: Suffolk Police) The judge sentenced Lawrence to 30 months in prison for supplying cocaine and six months imprisonment for possessing criminal property.

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The 58-year-old was also handed a £50 fine for possessing cannabis.

£1,000 in cash was also seized£1,000 in cash was also seized (Image: Suffolk Police) The sentence comes as part of Suffolk Police's Operational Sentinel.

The teams were set up in 2019 with the aim to disrupt serious and organised criminal activity with increased police visibility.

Suffolk Police are also urging anyone who suspects drug dealing to be taking place to report it to police via their website, 101 or through Crimestoppers.