28/08/2026
A Trowbridge drug dealer who attempted to flush co***ne and he**in down a toilet during a warrant has been jailed.
Christopher Mounty, 43, of Lamplighters Walk, was arrested back in April following a drugs warrant in Yerbury Street, Trowbridge.
Mounty was found inside the property in possession of 27 grams of co***ne, 2.5grams of crack co***ne and 55 grams of he**in. He made attempts to flush the drugs down the toilet but officers were able to retrieve these before they disappeared.
He was later charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs and remanded in custody after pleading guilty. On August 24, he appeared at Swindon Crown Court and was sentenced to five years and seven months imprisonment.
PC Oliver Dury from the Neighbourhood Tasking Team, said: “The sentencing of Mounty sends a clear message that drug dealing will not be tolerated in our communities. The supply of Class A drugs causes significant harm, not only to those who use them, but to local residents who are affected by the anti-social behaviour, violence and exploitation that is often associated with drug supply.
"Our Neighbourhood Tasking Team and Neighbourhood Policing Teams work tirelessly to disrupt the supply of illegal drugs, identify those responsible and put them before the courts. We are committed to protecting our communities from the misery that drugs can cause and will continue to target those who seek to profit from the vulnerability of others.
"I’d also like to remind residents of the importance of community intelligence. Information provided by members of the public helps us build a clearer picture of criminal activity in our neighbourhoods and enables us to take positive action. We would encourage anyone with concerns about drug dealing in their area to report it to us, as even the smallest piece of information can make a significant difference.”
