A woman found in possession of a large quantity of cocaine and cash in Lancaster city centre has been jailed.
Emily Coulton was stopped by officers from the Lancaster and Morecambe Urban Task Force on Castle Hill, on the afternoon of February 4.
They found 13 wraps of cocaine secreted in her clothing.
A room in a nearby property where Coulton had been staying was then searched.
Officers found £6,465 cash, weighing scales, snap bags and a pot containing a snap bag of white powder in a cupboard in her room.
A further quantity of white tablets and £530 cash were found in a bedside drawer.
Coulton, 44, of no fixed address, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Friday (21st March).
She was sentenced to four years after pleading guilty to possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply.
The cash found in Coulton’s room was ordered to be forfeited, and the drugs destroyed.
This operation was conducted in response to community concerns raised in the Marsh area of Lancaster about drug dealing activity.
A police spokesperson said they hoped the sentence provided reassurance to the law-abiding public that they are listening and will take action against those disrupting the lives of people around them.


Friends from Morecambe to take on Ultra Marathon for brave toddler
Firefighters and swim centre team give key water safety message on Morecambe school visit
Police probe after stolen motorbike being ridden dangerously found in Morecambe
Man arrested in Lancaster after bridge jump hoax call
Local hospice wins national award for Will donation campaign
Cash boost for babies and families at Royal Lancaster Infirmary after fundraising at local golf club
Morecambe’s Pride in Place Board give update on West End investment programme
Children's play area in Lancaster opens after £118k revamp
Illegal tobacco and counterfeit clothing seized during raid on Lancaster city centre shop
Lancaster bowling green fundraiser hits target
Six food businesses in Lancaster district fail allergen tests
LISTEN: Stars of Morecambe and Wise stage show can't wait for Eric's 100th birthday
LISTEN: Thousands enjoy Wray Fair finale to annual scarecrow festival
PHOTOS and VIDEO: Incredible sand art on Morecambe beach honours Sir David Attenborough
Row over Morecambe FC debt as ex-directors' firm issues winding-up petition against club
Morecambe Pride handed £3,500 grant boost
North West awards delight for talented stars of Lancaster musicals
Music festival set for Lancaster over Bank Holiday postponed due to ‘ongoing planning’
Lancashire Police Museum in Lancaster celebrates fourth anniversary
Police investigate alleged sexual exploitation at Lancaster flat

