Islington drug dealer jailed for more than five years

Frank Chapman, 24, of Mildmay Street, Islington, was sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday (May 16) to five years and eight months for multiple drug offences.

He had previously pleaded not guilty, but on the first day of his trial on February 20, he admitted four counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs; two counts of possession with intent to supply class B drugs, and four counts of drug supply relating to Class A and B substance.

On February 23 2022, Chapman was stopped by police as he travelled through Hackney.

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He refused provide officers with his home address, however, enquiries established that he lived at Mildmay Street.

Officers seized a variety of drugs and paraphernalia including cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, ketamine and mushrooms when they searched the property.

Drugs found in Frank Chapman's home (Image: Met)

Chapman had first come to notice after detectives received information about his activities and additional work confirmed his activities running a drug line via a mobile phone.

Det Con Howard New, who led the investigation, said: “The negative effect that drug use and supply have shouldn’t be underestimated. The sale and use of drugs, and the associated crime that comes with it, are a blight on communities.

Drugs and paraphernalia including cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, ketamine and mushrooms were found in Frank Chapman's Islington home (Image: Met)

“Although Chapman is just one man, he represents one less drug dealer operating in London, and a variety of substances that could cause misery and harm, now won’t be sold on the streets.

“I advise anyone who is living near a property or an area being used to sell drugs to contact police. Help us remove drug dealers from your area.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101, Tweet @MetCC or report online at www.met.police.uk.