Two people jailed for drugs offences in Congleton

A man and a woman from Congleton have been jailed for more than four years after they admitted being involved in the supply of illegal drugs.

Brian Byrne and Sarah Teszke, of Bradshaw Drive, Congleton, appeared at Chester Crown court on Tuesday 16 June.

Bryne, 41, was jailed for two years and three months after he admitted possession with intent to supply class A drugs (cocaine) and being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (cocaine).

Teszke, 39, was sentenced to two-years in prison after she admitted being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (cocaine).

The case against the pair began in February when officers from Congleton Proactive CID became aware of a mobile phone number which was being used to sell illegal drugs in the Congleton area.

Following enquiries, the phone was linked to Byrne and Teszke, and a warrant was subsequently undertaken at their home in Congleton on Thursday 19 March.

During the raid officers recovered cocaine valued at £1260, along with cash, mobile phones, and other drugs paraphernalia. 

Byrne and Teszke were both arrested at the address and later charged in relation to the offences.

Following the sentencing, Police Constable Alex Camenzuli of Congleton Proactive CID said:

“This result demonstrates our efforts to ensure those who deal drugs in our communities are caught and brought to justice.

"The damage that illegal drugs can cause to individuals and communities is well known and we are committed doing everything in our power to ensure those responsible are put before the courts.

“Through our enquiries, it was clear that both Byrne and Teszke played a key role in the supply of class A drugs in the Congleton area.

"Thankfully, as a result of all of the evidence we gathered during our investigation, their criminal actions have now been brought to a stop.

“While Byrne and Teszke are now behind bars, out fight against illegal drugs remains ongoing. We will always act on information from the public and I urge anyone with any information about suspected drug related activity in the Congleton area to get in touch."

You can report suspected drug dealing to Cheshire Constabulary online at https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report , or by calling 101.

Information can also be reported anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously .