A DROITWICH man has been jailed after trying to run from a car containing a deodorant tub full of drugs in Tamworth.
Arben Lusha, aged 33, from Droitwich, was jailed for two-years-and-nine-months at Stafford Crown Court on Monday (February 16).
The sentence comes after Lusha admitted possession with intent to supply class A drugs, cocaine, driving without a licence and driving without insurance.
Officers had stopped a silver Citroen C4 on Christchurch Road in Amington on November 20.
Lusha struggled with officers and managed to get out of the car before attempting to run off, but he was eventually arrested, and the car was searched.
In total, 16 deals of cocaine were discovered concealed in a tub along with cash and multiple mobile phones.
Lusha later went on to admit the offences in court and, following his conviction, was ordered to forfeit the drugs and cash as part of his sentence.
Superintendent Victoria Downing of the Staffordshire Police major and organised crime unit, said: “Lusha knew what we would find in the vehicle and his attempt to evade officers demonstrated his involvement in criminal activity.
“I am pleased he admitted his offending in court and that he has been handed a custodial sentence.
“We will continue to do all we can to disrupt the supply of illegal substances in Staffordshire and protect our communities from the harm these substances cause.”
