A DRUG dealer who caught the attention from police officers in Salisbury due to some dodgy driving has been jailed for three years.

Officers on patrol spotted a Renault Clio travelling along The Avenue on September 10.

They said they stopped the car due to the poor manner or driving and subsequently identified it as being linked to drug supply.

When officers stopped the vehicle, 35-year-old Gabi-Nicole Schiaua, of Portswood Avenue in Southampton, was seen to be attempting to conceal items.

A Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act search was conducted on the driver and the vehicle which uncovered various items linked to the offence of drug supply.

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Schiaua was arrested at the scene and later charged following extensive enquiries.

Sgt Susan Malkinson said: “I am pleased that officers were able to intercept the supply of Class A drugs within the Salisbury area, and that the seriousness of this offending has been reflected in the custodial sentence handed to Schiaua.

“This is a great example of teamwork involving Salisbury Neighbourhood Team, South CID and other specialist departments.”

He pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and was sentenced at Salisbury Crown Court on November 6.

He was sentenced to three years in prison.

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