A Scots drug dealer was caught with a suitcase stuffed with cannabis while waiting to board a train to Glasgow.
Chuanhua Lin, 40, was spotted acting suspiciously by British Transport Police at Preston Railway Station on 12 September 2024.
Officers from the county line’s taskforce approached Lin. He attempted to keep the officers away from a large suitcase.
He was detained and a search of his case found cannabis worth up to £225,000, stored in vacuum sealed bags.
Lin, from Glasgow, admitted to possession of a class B drug with intent to supply. He was jailed for six months at Preston Crown Court on January 23.
Investigating Officer, Sergeant Marc Books said: “This was a significant arrest and drug seizure by out County Lines Taskforce and I’m pleased to see this sentence given.
“Our teams deploy across the UK to detect and disrupt County Lines activity. Officers are skilled at noticing behaviours that will make criminals stand out from everyday passengers and we will ensure they are brought to justice. If you are using the rail network to transport drugs, we will find you.”
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