A DRUG dealer who was caught with heroin and crack cocaine has been jailed.

On December 6, Bilal Chaudhry was stopped by the police’s targeted crime team and found in possession of drugs with a street value of £2,500.

Chaudhry, 22, of Lincoln Road, Blackburn, was also found with a mobile phone containing text messages linked to drug dealing.

Last week he appeared at Preston Crown Court over a video link from Preston Prison and pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply.

Judge Mark Brown, The Honorary Recorder of Preston, jailed Chaudhry for three years.