Louis Cummings’ excuse went hook, line and sinker when police found the NOS canisters in his home
A drug dealer who concealed a knife in his friend’s car attempted to fob off police with an excuse that the weapon was “for fishing” despite having no other angling equipment. Louis Cumming, 20, of Ashford, Surrey, was a passenger in his friend 21-year-old Harvey Constable-Eliba’s vehicle when they were stopped on the border with West London, on June 25.
Police were carrying out mobile patrols on Town Lane, Stanwell, when PC McGill noticed a dark blue Peugeot being driven suspiciously. When the vehicle came to a natural stop, officers approached the passenger side and saw a man looking like he was trying to hide something within the vehicle.
Following a search of the car, a burner phone was found displaying a message which appeared to be related to drug dealing. A knife was also found inside, which Cummings said was there because he’d “just come back from fishing”, despite the fact no other fishing equipment was in the car.
Cumming and Constable-Eliba were arrested for being concerned in the supply of cocaine and their homes were searched. During the search of Cummings’ home, a number of items were seized, including 130 large Nitrous Oxide (NOS) canisters, weighing scales with traces of white powder, multiple phones and sim cards, plus another knife.
Cummings was further arrested for possession with intent to supply Nitrous Oxide (also known as ‘laughing gas’) and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place. Both men appeared at Guildford Crown Court on Tuesday, November 25.
Constable-Eliba was jailed for three years for dealing cocaine and cannabis. Meanwhile, Cummings was sentenced to two years and eight months for dealing cocaine and cannabis, as well as possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. His previous suspended sentence for possession with intent to supply was enacted to be served consecutively, meaning he now has to serve 43 months (three years and seven months) in total.
Investigating Officer, PC Duncan Mackenzie from the Proactive Investigation Team said: “Drug dealing has no place in our community and can cause significant damage to the lives of many. We are pleased with this result and that Constable and Cummings will now spend time in prison so they can’t cause disruption in the local area.”
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