A drug dealer caught for the second time in weeks led police to a "substantial amount of crack cocaine and heroin."
Wayne McColl, 48, of Grosvenor Road, Birkenhead was first arrested June 5, 2020 mid drug deal after being spotted by members of the public.
He was arrested and a search of his home recovered more drugs and another suspected dealer, Shane Gaffney, 49 also of Grosvenor Road.
Both were arrested for possession of crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis with intent to supply
Just over a month later, McColl was arrested again on July 19 after being caught in the middle of another drug deal.
Another search of his home led police to find a "substantial amount of crack cocaine and heroin."
Both men were again arrested and later charged with numerous drug supply offences.
The arrests were made as part of Operation Target, looking into violence being committed in Birkenhead town centre and links to drug activity.
McColl and Gaffney appeared for sentencing in Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday.
Both received prison sentences - McColl was sentenced to 32 months while Gaffney received 27 months.
Sergeant Alan McKeon, who leads the Wirral Operation Target team, said: “The two men were initially flagged to us by members of the community who reported the men were involved in supplying crack cocaine and heroin.
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“On 5th June, we spotted McColl in a suspected drug deal and he was consequently arrested after being found in possession of drugs. We made a further drugs recovery at his home, where we also found Gaffney.
"Both were arrested for possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis.
“We spotted McColl for a second time on 19th July involved in a drugs transaction so he was arrested again and another search of his home led us to find a substantial amount of crack cocaine and heroin.
"Both men were again arrested and later charged with numerous drugs supply offences.
“Although these two men may seem like low level criminals, they are still bringing dangerous drugs into the community and this can often lead to more serious offences being committed.
"So, it is vital we take every criminal off our streets and provide our law abiding communities with a safe place to live, work and visit.
"Anyone that knows someone involved in crime, no matter what, should get in touch so we can investigate and bring offenders to justice."
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