Drug dealer caught with cocaine stuffed in his pants by armed police jailed at Portsmouth court after

A drug dealer who was caught by armed police peddling narcotics has been jailed.

Kirl Mutafchiev, 21, of no fixed abode, was caught with 25 wraps of cocaine stuffed down his underwear. He was spotted by Tactical Firearms Unit officers driving an uninsured Renault Clio on August 5.

Portsmouth Crown Court heard patrolling officers witnessed Mutafchiev conducting suspected drug deals. After being confronted, he lied to officers and said he was not peddling Class A substances.

On September 4, he pleaded guilty to possessing a class A drug with intent to supply, driving without valid insurance, and possession of cannabis. Mutafchiev was jailed for two years, and the Renault Clio was seized.

He was a prolific drug dealer in Bognor Regis, with him being arrested and searched in Somerset Gardens. Tactical Firearms Unit Inspector Marion Knight, of Sussex Police, said: “Our firearms officers are highly trained in a variety of duties above and beyond armed response.

“This includes support to local policing, making best use of our additional skillsets, on this occasion disrupting the supply of drugs that impacts our communities. They were on patrol in Bognor when they saw the suspected drug deals taking place.

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“The officers showed quick -thinking, professionalism and teamwork alongside our divisional colleagues to make sure Mutafchiev was arrested.”

Arun District Commander Chief Inspector Kay Hutchings said: “Evidence showed how Mutafchiev was dealing cocaine in Bognor, using a mobile phone to supply class A drugs. He was swiftly arrested and following an investigation by Chichester and Arun CID, he pleaded guilty in court. He is now serving a custodial sentence.

“It shows our determination to catch suspects and disrupt criminal networks operating in our communities.”