🚨 You won’t believe how one missed call turned into a police visit! 🚔
Matthew Buckley, a 37-year-old from Newport, got more than he bargained for after dropping his phone during a bike ride. The mix-up led to an unexpected police encounter that blew the lid off his secret life as a drug dealer.
While cruising on his Sur-Ron electric bike, Buckley crossed paths with the law after a quick stop next to a Ford Transit van. As luck would have it, after what appeared to be a suspicious exchange, he dropped his phone. The police retrieved the device and found a treasure trove of incriminating messages. 📱💬
Turns out, the messages showed Buckley was knee-deep in dealing cocaine and cannabis. He even had a network of runners distributing on his behalf! One alarming message even mentioned a runner threatening a user’s mum over a £200 debt. 😱
Nabbed on May 22 and giving a classic “no comment” interview, Buckley pleaded guilty to dealing drugs. Despite three previous convictions, the court leaned towards leniency. With a potential for reform, Buckley received a two-year prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, plus community service requirements. ⚖️
Highlighting his efforts to turn a new leaf, Buckley has reportedly cut ties with past associates and quit cannabis, focusing on caring for his partner and family.
Seems like this accidental phone drop might just be the wake-up call he needed! 🌟
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