A drug dealer who barricaded himself inside a bedroom during a police call-out in Peterborough has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. Mark Smith, 42, was arrested after officers responded to a disturbance at a property in Orton Golday on 27 January 2026.
When police arrived at the scene, Smith refused to leave the room. He later threw a chair at officers as they forced their way in to arrest him. Upon searching Smith, officers discovered 21 wraps of crack cocaine and five wraps of heroin. An investigation by Cambridgeshire Constabulary confirmed the packaging indicated the substances were prepared for sale rather than personal use.
Smith appeared at Cambridge Crown Court on 26 March 2026. He pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and assaulting a police officer.
Following the sentencing, DC Elouise Hicks stated: “It was clear these drugs were meant for onward supply, and it was not simply a possession offence. Drug supply harms our communities, fuelling crime, exploitation and anti-social behaviour. We will not tolerate this kind of activity in Peterborough. Officers are working hard to identify those involved in supplying drugs, to take these substances off the streets and protect local people.”
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