A man who had a kilo block of cocaine hidden under the driver's seat of his car denied he was a dealer.
Leon Rix claimed he was just moving the drugs for someone else.
A drugs expert estimated that the stash which still had the original stamp on from Colombia, had an estimated street value of between £42,870 and £142,900.
In the glove compartment of his Vauxhall Astra a baton was found.
Despite his explanation Rix was charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs and possession of a knife in a public place.
Rix, 28, of Browning Drive, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Thursday 1 July where he was jailed for three years and six months after pleading guilty to both offences.
He was arrested shortly after 12pm on Wednesday June 2nd after officers from Cheshire Police Roads and Crime Unit stopped a Vauxhall Astra on Rocksavage Expressway in Runcorn.
Following his sentencing Inspector Anton Sullivan from the Cheshire police Road and Crime Unit, said: “This a fantastic result which has resulted in the removal of a significant quantity of illegal drugs from the streets of Cheshire and the person responsible now behind bars.
“The impact that illegal drugs have on our communities cannot be underestimated and I would like to thank all of the officers involved in this case for their dedication and determination to make our county safer.
“We’re commited to doing all we can to make Cheshire a hostile place for criminals and we use all the tools available to us to help achieve our goal.
“I hope this result sends out a strong warning to other offenders, the message is clear, if you come to Cheshire to commit crime, you will be caught and you will be brought to justice.”
