🚨 A former chef turned drug dealer tried to cook up some quick cash by offering his customers a “super saver” deal on cocaine. Stephen Burke, who once worked in a restaurant, was sentenced to 28 months in prison after police pulled him over in Mumbles and discovered his snowy stash. 🎲
Burke’s secret recipe? He blasted his contacts with a bulk text, promising a one-day-only price drop from £40 to £30 on his high-purity cocaine—urging customers to “get your orders in asap.” But it wasn’t long before his wild ride hit a speed bump. Police discovered seven bags of cocaine in his car along with cash and two iPhones filled with drug-dealing messages spanning months. 📲
Caught in a dicey situation, Burke kept his lips sealed when questioned by police, but the digital trail told all. The former chef claimed he started dealing to fund his own habit after a freak accident with a runaway horse left him injured. A classic tale of things getting out of hand… 🐴
Swansea Crown Court heard about text exchanges pleading for payments and $8k loans to restock his supplies. Oops! 😬 With previous drug convictions, this sticky situation wasn’t his first run-in with the law. ⚖️
The judge hammered home a harsh reality—Class A drugs devastate lives and communities. Despite his pleas, Burke knew the risks and is now cooking up time behind bars. He’ll serve 40% of the sentence in custody, with the remainder on licence.
Remember folks, crime doesn’t pay! Stay informed and keep your community drug-free. 🚫
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