A man stashed drugs in his crutches in case they fell out of his tracksuit bottoms, a court has heard.
Stephen Locke, 54, has been jailed for more than four years for possessing heroin with intent to supply.
Locke, of Fernhill, Glenboi, Mountain Ash , was stopped and searched by police who followed his car into a patrol garage on Cardiff Road, Mountain Ash, on September 27 2018.
After carrying out a search, officers found heroin and cocaine inside the handles of two crutches.
A court was told £900 in cash was seized along with heroin and cocaine worth nearly £1,000.
When questioned Locke claimed it was only for personal use, and said he kept his drugs inside his crutches in case they fell out of his tracksuit bottoms.
He was later charged with possessing heroin and cocaine with intent to supply.
Locke was jailed for four years and six months at Merthyr Crown Court on Friday, September 27 after pleading not guilty.
PC Davies, who stopped and searched Locke, said: “Rest assured we know who our usual suspects are and we are always out there looking for them.
"We spotted Locke and as soon as we approached his vehicle he looked anxious as we’d caught him red handed.
“I hope sentences such as this one sends a strong message that drug dealing won’t be tolerated, and also encourages people to come forward and tell us if they suspect drug dealing. We will take action.”
If you ever have any concerns that anyone is dealing drugs call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
